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SOURCES – 12 surprising Canadian foods that Americans often mispronounce

January 14, 2026 by Ash Kaushik

The following sources were consulted in the preparation of the article “12 surprising Canadian foods that Americans often mispronounce.”

  1. Poutine: Merriam-Webster
  2. Tourtière: Merriam-Webster
  3. The Nanaimo Bar: Another Reason to Consider Moving to Canada
  4. This Berry Is Causing A Super-Food War Between America and Canada
  5. Bannock: Merriam-Webster
  6. Cretons: Collins Dictionary
  7. Donair: Collins Dictionary
  8. Râpée pie: Dictionary
  9. Caribou: Collins Dictionary
  10. Cipaille: Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles
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