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The 7 pronunciations of the 5 Italian vowels - Le 7 pronunce delle 5 vocali italiane

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In this lesson we'll look at an essential aspect of the Italian language: vowel pronunciation. Although Italian only has five vowels (A, E, I, O, U), there are actually seven different vowel sounds. Mastering these sounds is the key to speaking and understanding Italian clearly and effectively. Let's see how you can perfect your pronunciation and make your Italian sound even more natural! The Italian vowels and their sounds To pronounce Italian vowels correctly, it is important to know how to position the mouth, tongue and lips . These elements play a key role in producing the clear and distinct sounds of Italian vowels.  We will now look in detail at how these parts of our vocal apparatus need to move and position themselves to achieve the correct pronunciation of each vowel. By following these guidelines, you will be able to improve your pronunciation and speak with greater fluency and accuracy.