a — almost always pronounced like the “a” in “father” (casa — house)
e — pronounced like the “e” in “bed” OR the “ay” in “say,” depending on the word. You’ll get a feel for it! (bene — well, caffè — coffee)
i — pronounced like the “ee” in “see” (vino — wine)
o — pronounced like the “o” in “go” OR the “o” in “not,” depending on the word. Again, context will help! (oro — gold, cosa — thing)
u — almost always pronounced like the “oo” in “moon” (uno — one)
Consonants:
Most Italian consonants are pronounced in a similar way to English, but there are a few important differences that you’ll want to keep in mind:
c — pronounced like “k” before a, o, u (casa, cosa, cuore) But…
c — pronounced like “ch” before e, i (cena, cibo)
g — pronounced like “g” in “go” before a, o, u (gatto, gomma, gusto) But…
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Italian for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Аlexander Chekhanovski
