How to pronounce Staffordshire oatcake

Staffordshire oatcake is written oatcake where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈstæfədʃə ˈəʊtkeɪk/. In plain English letters that is STAF-urd-shur OHT-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 Staffordshire oatcake?

Staffordshire oatcake is a bread or pastry of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Staffordshire. People usually eat it for breakfast and as a snack. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Staffordshire oatcake comes from

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

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