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What does kringla mean?
A slightly sweet Scandinavian cookie usually shaped as a figure eight.
Where does kringla come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Swedish kringla (“pretzel”) for the cookie's pretzel-like shape.

How to pronounce kringla

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kringla”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “kringla”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “kringla” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.