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The Italian alphabet has 21 letters.
A, E, I, O, U are called "vowels". The others are called "consonants".
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a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, z
Pronuncia le lettere dell'alfabeto italiano qui sopra. 1. C'è una differenza di pronuncia fra l'audio di CyberItalian e la tua voce registrata? 2. Puoi rendere la tua pronuncia simile a quella di CyberItalian? |
Pronounce the letters of the Italian alphabet above. 1. Is there a difference in pronunciation between the CyberItalian audio and your recorded voice? 2. Can you make your pronunciation similar to CyberItalian's? |
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j, k, w, x, y (ypsilon)
Pronuncia le lettere straniere dell'alfabeto italiano qui sopra. 1. C'è una differenza di pronuncia fra l'audio di CyberItalian e la tua voce registrata? 2. Puoi rendere la tua pronuncia simile a quella di CyberItalian? |
Pronounce the letters of the Italian alphabet above. 1. Is there a difference in pronunciation between the CyberItalian audio and your recorded voice? 2. Can you make your pronunciation similar to CyberItalian's? |
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chi (chiesa), ci (ciao), ghi (ghianda), gi (giro, giostra), gli (aglio), gn (gnocchi), sci (sciare, scienza)
Pronuncia i suoni speciali delle parole italiane qui sopra. 1. C'è una differenza di pronuncia fra l'audio di CyberItalian e la tua voce registrata? 2. Puoi rendere la tua pronuncia simile a quella di CyberItalian? |
Pronounce the special sounds of the Italian words above. 1. Is there a difference in pronunciation between the CyberItalian audio and your recorded voice? 2. Can you make your pronunciation similar to CyberItalian's? |
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Italian words end with a vowel (except words of foreign origin - e.g. sport, film, yogurt...):
The vowels and the diphtongs (combination of vowels) are clearly articulated:
Most Italian words have the stress on the next-to-last syllable:
However, there are many exceptions to this rule and, since the stress is not indicated by a written accent, the only way to learn the correct pronunciation is by listening, memorizing and practicing:
Some words have the stress on the final vowel; they require a written accent:
In a sentence, the stress usually falls on the last word, and the pitch of the voice drops at the end of the sentence:
A question is expressed with a rising intonation:
armadio, lampada, noioso, noiosa, piede, burattino, lavorare, leggere, attività, Pinocchio è italiano.
Pronuncia le parole e le frasi italiane qui sopra. 1. C'è una differenza di pronuncia fra l'audio di CyberItalian e la tua voce registrata? 2. Puoi rendere la tua pronuncia simile a quella di CyberItalian? |
Pronounce the Italian words and phrases above. 1. Is there a difference in pronunciation between the CyberItalian audio and your recorded voice? 2. Can you make your pronunciation similar to CyberItalian's? |
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Double consonants must be pronounced. When you pronounce a double consonant, just extend the sound while holding the breath for a moment:
Double consonants are very important because they differentiate words. E.g. "rosa" (pink) "rossa" (red).
Certain words have a double consonant only for the "sake of the music" (you know Italian language is very musical). This happens usually when:
Words that do NOT require a double consonant are:
Of course, we always have exceptions. If you are not sure if an Italian word has a double consonant, check the dictionary and use our pronunciation guide.
ballare, ginnastica
Pronuncia le parole con la doppia consonante, "ballare" e "ginnastica", qui sopra. 1. C'è una differenza di pronuncia fra l'audio di CyberItalian e la tua voce registrata? 2. Puoi rendere la tua pronuncia simile a quella di CyberItalian? |
Pronounce the double consonant words, "ballare" and "ginnastica", above. 1. Is there a difference in pronunciation between the CyberItalian audio and your recorded voice? 2. Can you make your pronunciation similar to CyberItalian's? |
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