How to pronounce Bún bò Huế

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɓun˧˥ ɓɔ˨˩ hwe˧˥/. In plain English letters that is BOON BAW HWAY, 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 Bún bò Huế?

Bún bò Huế is a noodle dish of Vietnam. Where it comes from: Huế. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beef, pork and rice. It tastes spicy and rich.

Where Bún bò Huế comes from

Bún bò Huế is one of 36 signature dishes of Vietnam on this map. See all dishes from Hue.

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