Italian Phonetics Part 2: Consonant Sounds, C and G, GL and GN

The video tutorial by Professor Dave explains the phonetic similarities and differences between Italian and English consonants. It covers the pronunciation of Italian consonants, focusing on the letters M, D, N, R, C, and G, and their phonetic rules. Special attention is given to the rolling R, the hard and soft sounds of C and G, and the unique sounds of GL and GN combinations. The tutorial aims to help learners understand and practice Italian phonetics effectively.

Which of the following letters are not used in Italian?

• L, M, N, P, Q

• J, K, W, Y, X

• A, E, I, O, U

• B, C, D, F, G

How does the letter 'C' sound when followed by 'E' or 'I' in Italian?

• Like 'G' in 'go'

• Like 'Ch' in 'chest'

• Like 'K' in 'cat'

• Like 'S' in 'cinema'

What happens to the sound of 'C' when it is followed by an 'H'?

• It sounds like 'Ch'

• It turns hard like 'K'

• It sounds like 'S'

• It becomes silent

When 'G' is followed by 'E' or 'I', how is it pronounced?

• Like 'G' in 'go'

• Like 'S' in 'see'

• Like 'J' in 'Jim'

• Like 'K' in 'kite'

What is the role of the letter 'H' in Italian pronunciation?

• It is always pronounced

• It is silent

• It changes the vowel sound

• It is only used in borrowed words

How is the 'GL' sound in Italian different from English?

• It is similar to 'million'

• It sounds like 'L' in 'love'

• It is a guttural sound

• It is silent

The 'GN' sound in Italian is similar to which Spanish sound?

• R in 'rojo'

• L in 'luz'

• T in 'taco'

• Ñ in 'señor'