How to pronounce Eccles cake

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɛklz keɪk/. In plain English letters that is EK-elz kayk, 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 Eccles cake?

Eccles cake is a dessert of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Greater Manchester. People usually eat it at teatime and as a snack. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Eccles cake comes from

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

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