How to pronounce Cumberland sausage

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkʌmbələnd ˈsɒsɪdʒ/. In plain English letters that is KUM-ber-lund SOSS-ij, 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 Cumberland sausage?

Cumberland sausage is a main dish of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Cumbria. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and for breakfast. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes savory and spicy.

Where Cumberland sausage comes from

Cumberland sausage 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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