How to pronounce Cream tea

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kriːm tiː/. In plain English letters that is KREEM TEE, 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 Cream tea?

Cream tea is a snack of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Devon and Cornwall. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and wheat & flour. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Cream tea comes from

Cream tea is one of 56 signature dishes of the United Kingdom on this map. See all dishes from England.

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Food of the United Kingdom

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