How to pronounce Forfar bridie

Forfar bridie is written bridie where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈfɔːrfər ˈbrɪdi/. In plain English letters that is FOR-fur BRID-ee, 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 Forfar bridie?

Forfar bridie is a snack of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Scotland. People usually eat it as a snack and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beef and wheat & flour. It tastes savory.

Where Forfar bridie comes from

Forfar bridie 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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