How to pronounce Bánh chưng

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɓǎjŋ̟ cɨŋ˧/. In plain English letters that is BUN CHUNG, 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 Bánh chưng?

Bánh chưng is a rice dish of Vietnam. Where it comes from: Northern Vietnam. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are rice, pork and beans & tofu. It tastes savory.

Where Bánh chưng comes from

Bánh chưng is one of 36 signature dishes of Vietnam on this map. See all dishes from Đông Bắc.

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Food of Vietnam

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