How to pronounce Cullen skink

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkʌlən skɪŋk/. In plain English letters that is KUL-un SKINK, 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 Cullen skink?

Cullen skink is a soup or stew of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Scotland. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are fish, potato and dairy & cheese. It tastes smoky and rich.

Where Cullen skink comes from

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

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