How to pronounce Naqe' al-zabib

Naqe' al-zabib is written نقيع الزبيب where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /naˈqiːʕ az zaˈbiːb/. In plain English letters that is na-KEE az-za-BEEB, 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 Naqe' al-zabib?

Naqe' al-zabib is a drink of Yemen. People usually eat it as a snack. It tastes sweet and fresh.

Where Naqe' al-zabib comes from

Naqe' al-zabib is one of 16 signature dishes of Yemen on this map.

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