How to pronounce Pontefract cake

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈpɒntɪfrækt keɪk/. In plain English letters that is PON-tee-frakt 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 Pontefract cake?

Pontefract cake is a snack of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Yorkshire. People usually eat it as a snack. It tastes sweet.

Where Pontefract cake comes from

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

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