How to pronounce Patir

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /pɑˈtir/. In plain English letters that is pah-TEER, 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 Patir?

Patir is a bread or pastry of Uzbekistan. Where it comes from: Andijan (Fergana Valley). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Patir comes from

Patir is one of 14 signature dishes of Uzbekistan on this map.

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• Samarkand non Samarqand noni · Bread & pastry · Samarkand

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Food of Uzbekistan

Dishes like Patir in other countries

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