pineapple bun

Questions

What does pineapple bun mean?

A sweet bun, mainly popular in Hong Kong and Macau, with a crunchy sugary topping that has a checkered pattern resembling the epicarp of a pineapple.

Where does pineapple bun come from?

Calque of Chinese 菠蘿包 /菠萝包 (bōluóbāo).

How to pronounce pineapple bun

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pineapple bun”.
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 “pineapple bun”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “pineapple bun” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.