How to pronounce Cock-a-leekie

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˌkɒk ə ˈliːki/. In plain English letters that is kok-uh-LEE-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 Cock-a-leekie?

Cock-a-leekie is a soup or stew of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Scotland. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are chicken and vegetables. It tastes savory and fresh.

Where Cock-a-leekie comes from

Cock-a-leekie is one of 56 signature dishes of the United Kingdom on this map. See all dishes from Scotland.

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• Stovies · Main dish · Scotland

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Food of the United Kingdom

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