pronuncia
/proˈnun.t͡ʃa/feminine
The English word "pronunciation" is translated into Italian as pronuncia.
The word pronuncia is a noun used to refer to the way in which words are pronounced.
Meaning: way in which words are pronounced (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
pronuncia is a feminine noun, which means it requires feminine articles and adjectives when used in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /proˈnun.tʃa/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the concept of 'correct' pronunciation is often linked to the term italiano standard, which is based on the Florentine dialect rather than the dialect of Rome or Naples.
- While pronuncia refers to how a word is spoken, the term accento is used to describe a regional way of speaking. An English speaker might mistakenly use pronuncia to describe a Tuscan or Sicilian 'accent', but Italians view these as distinct concepts.
- In Italian, the 'r' in pronuncia is always trilled or tapped. If an English speaker uses the soft American 'r', an Italian listener may perceive it as a different sound entirely, affecting the overall pronuncia.
Examples in context
- La tua pronuncia è superba!Your pronunciation is superb!This sentence is useful for describing someone's superb pronuncia.Tatoeba #10046386 by Guybrush88, translation #5796976 by Herobane
- La tua pronuncia è eccellente.Your pronunciation is excellent.This sentence is useful for complimenting someone's excellent pronuncia.Tatoeba #6763295 by Guybrush88, translation #3831398 by CK
- Ha difficoltà con la pronuncia.She struggles with pronunciation.This sentence is useful for noting that someone has difficulty with pronuncia.Tatoeba #10532517 by Guybrush88, translation #10101882 by ddnktr
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are at a language school studying Italian.
- SofiaLa mia pronuncia della parola 'ciao' è corretta?Is my pronunciation of the word 'ciao' correct?
- MatteoSì, la tua pronuncia è molto naturale.Yes, your pronunciation is very natural.
- SofiaGrazie, vorrei migliorare la mia pronuncia.Thank you, I would like to improve my pronunciation.
- MatteoE lo farai, sei molto brava.And you will, you are very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pronunciation” translations and entries pronuncia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
