# Italian: The Hidden Sounds

Difficulty: beginner

In Italian, 'gl' followed by 'i' creates a liquid 'ly' sound, 'gn' sounds like the 'ny' in canyon, and 'ch' is always a hard 'k' sound.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [aglio](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/garlic.md) | /ˈaʎo/ | garlic |
| [famiglia](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/family.md) | /famˈiʎa/ | family |
| [lasagna](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/lasagna.md) | /lazˈaɲɲa/ | lasagna |
| [chiavi](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/keys.md) | /kjˈavɪ/ | keys |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "The Hidden Sounds" in Italian?

In Italian, 'gl' followed by 'i' creates a liquid 'ly' sound, 'gn' sounds like the 'ny' in canyon, and 'ch' is always a hard 'k' sound.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [The Double Consonant Pause](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/the-double-consonant-pause.md) (beginner)
- [Timing Your Greetings](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/timing-your-greetings.md) (beginner)
- [Pure Vowel Sounds](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/pure-vowel-sounds.md) (beginner)

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