ics
/ˈiks/
The name of the letter x in Italian is ics.
ics is used to refer to the name of the letter x.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈiks/
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'X' is a common placeholder for a kiss in a letter, Italians typically use baci or a heart symbol.
- In the Italian alphabet, the letter ics is technically a 'foreign' letter, meaning it is not part of the traditional twenty-one letters used in native Italian words.
- The word ics derives from the Latin names for the letter, ix and ex.
Examples in context
- a icsX-shapedThis sentence shows how to use ics to describe something as X-shaped.
- Ehi, puoi dirmi qual è la parola italiana per 'cane'?Hey, can you tell me what's the Italian word for 'dog'?
- Scrivi una ics sul foglio.Write an x on the paper.
Example conversation
Giulia is helping Francesco spell a word.
- GiuliaCome si scrive questa parola?How do you spell this word?
- FrancescoC'è una ics alla fine.There is an x at the end.
- GiuliaAh, capisco, grazie Francesco!Ah, I see, thanks Francesco!
- FrancescoDi nulla, Giulia.You're welcome, Giulia.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ics, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ics, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
