How to pronounce Arbroath smokie

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɑːbrəʊθ ˈsməʊki/. In plain English letters that is AR-brohth SMOH-kee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Arbroath smokie?

Arbroath smokie is a main dish of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Scotland. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and for breakfast. Its main ingredients are fish. It tastes smoky and savory.

Where Arbroath smokie comes from

Arbroath smokie is one of 56 signature dishes of the United Kingdom on this map. See all dishes from Scotland.

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