How to pronounce Stargazy pie

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈstɑːɡeɪzi paɪ/. In plain English letters that is STAR-gay-zee PIE, 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 Stargazy pie?

Stargazy pie is a main dish of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Cornwall. People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are fish, egg, potato and wheat & flour. It tastes savory.

Where Stargazy pie comes from

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

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