la lettera e
/la ˈlet.te.ra ˈe/word by word
The phrase for "the letter e" in Italian is la lettera e.
This phrase refers specifically to the fifth letter of the English alphabet.
Which one should you use?
The pronunciation of the letter e in this phrase is identical to the Italian word e, which means "and".
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /la ˈlet.te.ra ˈe/.
Did you know?
- The word lettera is a cognate of the English word 'letter' but is also used in Italian to mean a 'written letter' or 'epistle'.
- The Italian word for 'and' e is a shortened version of the Latin word et.
- Because the letter e and the word for 'and' are pronounced identically, the phrase la lettera e sounds exactly like la lettera e…, which means 'the letter and…'.
Examples in context
- La lettera e è la quinta dell'alfabeto.The letter e is the fifth of the alphabet.
- Scrivi la lettera e su questo foglio.Write the letter e on this sheet.
- Non riesco a leggere la lettera e.I can't read the letter e.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are playing a word game.
- AlessandroQual è la prima lettera della parola?What is the first letter of the word?
- GiuliaÈ la lettera e.It is the letter e.
- AlessandroGiulia, sei bravissima in questo gioco!Giulia, you are very good at this game!
- GiuliaGrazie, Alessandro!Thanks, Alessandro!
