Alphabet, Pronunciation, and Articles in Italian (Alfabeto, Pronuncia, e Articoli)

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[…] Please note that “In Italian, articoli partitivi (partitive articles) are used to express an indefinite quantity or some of something. They can be translated as “some” or “any” in English and are formed by combining the preposition di (of) with a definite article. (read Alphabet, Pronunciation, and Articles in Italian (Alfabeto, Pronuncia, e Articoli) […]

Alphabet, Pronunciation, and Articles in Italian (Alfabeto, Pronuncia, e Articoli)

Chapter: Alphabet, Pronunciation, and Articles in Italian

Introduction

In this chapter, we explore the Italian articles in depth, learn about the alphabet and pronunciation, and engage in various exercises to solidify our understanding of these topics. The focus will be on definite and indefinite articles, pluralization, and the pronunciation of letters, especially in foreign words.

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1. The Italian Alphabet and Pronunciation

The Italian alphabet consists of 21 letters, with some letters having specific pronunciation rules. Below is a guide to pronunciation, including the sounds of each letter and some key rules for foreign words: