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When do we pronounce the letter "I" in Italian?
Posted on 12.08.2024
Category: Italian Video Lessons
In Italian, the letter "i" is often not pronounced in certain combinations, particularly when it follows the letter "c" or "g" and precedes a vowel. For example, in the word "ciao" (hello), the "i" is silent, and the pronunciation is closer to "ch-ow." Similarly, in "giovane" (young), the "i" is not pronounced, and the word sounds like "jo-vah-ne."