How to pronounce Khaliat nahl

Khaliat nahl is written خلية النحل where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /xaˈlijjat an ˈnaħl/. In plain English letters that is kha-LEE-yat an-NAHL, 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 Khaliat nahl?

Khaliat nahl is a dessert of Yemen. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet.

Where Khaliat nahl comes from

Khaliat nahl is one of 16 signature dishes of Yemen on this map.

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• Malooga ملوجة · Bread & pastry · Yemen

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Food of Yemen

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