How to pronounce Bánh cuốn

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɓǎjŋ̟ kǔən/. In plain English letters that is BUN KOO-un, 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 cuốn?

Bánh cuốn is a snack of Vietnam. Where it comes from: Northern Vietnam. People usually eat it for breakfast. Its main ingredients are pork and rice. It tastes savory.

Where Bánh cuốn comes from

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

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