How to pronounce Nem nướng

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /nɛm˧ nɨəŋ˧˥/. In plain English letters that is nem NOO-ung, 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 Nem nướng?

Nem nướng is a main dish of Vietnam. Where it comes from: Ninh Hòa (Khánh Hòa). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes smoky and savory.

Where Nem nướng comes from

Nem nướng is one of 36 signature dishes of Vietnam on this map.

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• Bánh cuốn · Snack · Northern Vietnam

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