How to pronounce Cranachan

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkranəxən/. In plain English letters that is KRAN-uh-khun, 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 Cranachan?

Cranachan is a dessert of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Scotland. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet and fresh.

Where Cranachan comes from

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

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Food of the United Kingdom

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