How to pronounce Kendal mint cake

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkɛndəl mɪnt keɪk/. In plain English letters that is KEN-dul MINT 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 Kendal mint cake?

Kendal mint cake is a snack of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Cumbria. People usually eat it as a snack. It tastes sweet and fresh.

Where Kendal mint cake comes from

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

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