How to pronounce Parmo

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈpɑːməʊ/. In plain English letters that is PAR-moh, 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 Parmo?

Parmo is a street food of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Teesside. People usually eat it late at night and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken, dairy & cheese and wheat & flour. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Parmo comes from

Parmo 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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