How to pronounce Bara brith

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbara ˈbriːθ/. In plain English letters that is BAH-rah BREETH, 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 Bara brith?

Bara brith is a bread or pastry of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Wales. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet.

Where Bara brith comes from

Bara brith is one of 56 signature dishes of the United Kingdom on this map. See all dishes from Wales.

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