How to pronounce Chelsea bun

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈtʃɛlsi bʌn/. In plain English letters that is CHEL-see BUN, 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 Chelsea bun?

Chelsea bun is a dessert of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: London. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet.

Where Chelsea bun comes from

Chelsea bun is one of 56 signature dishes of the United Kingdom on this map. See all dishes from London.

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Food of the United Kingdom

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