How to pronounce certain consonants
C
K
Q
S
Z
R
Note:
- When spelling out a word (such as a name, acronym, etc.) we often say the letter followed by the name of an Italian city that starts with that letter to avoid any confusion between the letters.
C di Como
C for Como
G di Genova
G for Genoa
S di Savona
S for Savona
- We often use the following words for the letters K, Q and Z:
K di koala
K for koala
Q di quadro
Q for quadro (painting)
Z di Zara
Z for Zara
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