How to pronounce Scotch broth

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /skɒtʃ brɒθ/. In plain English letters that is SKOTCH BROTH, 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 Scotch broth?

Scotch broth is a soup or stew of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Scotland. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are lamb, vegetables and beans & tofu. It tastes savory.

Where Scotch broth comes from

Scotch broth is one of 56 signature dishes of the United Kingdom on this map. See all dishes from Scotland.

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