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7. English Food (Pronunciation Guide)

A Pronunciation Guide to English Food

England. Food. What?

Believe it or not, there is a food revolution going on in the UK at the moment, and whilst you can find cuisine from all over the world here, many modern kitchens are revisiting traditional English recipes. Here’s our pronunciation guide to all things culinary and where to find them in London:

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1. Fish & Chips /ˈfɪʃ n ˈtʃɪps/

Probably the most famous of all British dishes, though the fried fish part was originally brought here by Spanish Jews. You’ll find this dish on most streets in what is locally known as a ‘chippy’ /tʃɪpi/. It’s battered /ˈbætəd/ fish, normally cod /ˈkɒd/, haddock / ˈhædək/ or plaice /ˈpleɪs/ served with chips and a liberal dose of salt and vinegar /ˈsɔːɫt ən ˈvɪnəgə/ . Foodies /ˈfuːdiz/ will have theirs with mushy peas /ˈmʌʃi ˈpiːz/ and a tartare sauce /ˈtɑːtɑ: ˈsɔːs/ of capers /ˈkeɪpəz/, gherkins and mayonnaise.
Recipe: Traditional Fish n Chips by Jo’ Pratt
Where to get it in London: Kerbisher & Malt – or try your local pub.
Pronunciation Notes: Don’t say ‘and’, just say /n/.

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