# Italian Pronunciation & Basics Vocabulary

Essential pronunciation & basics vocabulary in Italian. 14 words and phrases with pronunciation guides.

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [amore](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/love.md) | /amˈore/ | love |
| [idea](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/idea.md) | /idˈɛa/ | idea |
| [uno](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/one.md) | /ˈuno/ | one |
| [capelli](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/hair.md) | /kapˈellɪ/ | hair |
| [cappelli](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/hats.md) | /kapːˈɛllɪ/ | hats |
| [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 |
| [Buongiorno](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/good-morning-good-day.md) | /bʊondʒˈɔrno/ | Good morning / Good day |
| [Buonasera](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/good-evening.md) | /bwˌɔnasˈera/ | Good evening |
| [per favore](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/please.md) | /per favˈore/ | please |
| [grazie](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/thank-you.md) | /ɡrˈatsje/ | thank you |
| [scusa](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/excuse-me.md) | /skˈuza/ | excuse me |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many pronunciation & basics words are there in Italian?

This guide covers 14 essential pronunciation & basics vocabulary words in Italian, each with IPA pronunciation.

### What level is this Italian pronunciation & basics vocabulary?

This vocabulary is drawn from practical conversation lessons and covers words useful for all levels, from beginner to intermediate.

### How can I practice these Italian words?

Try Orphi for interactive conversation practice. You can use these words in real dialogue with an AI companion that adapts to your level.

## More Vocabulary Topics

- [Meeting People](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/vocabulary/meeting-people.md)
- [Numbers & Time](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/vocabulary/numbers-time.md)
- [My World](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/vocabulary/my-world.md)
- [At the Café](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/vocabulary/at-the-caf.md)

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