5 in Italian = cinque

The number 5 in Italian is "cinque" pronounced "CHEEN-kweh" with stress on the first syllable.

Quick Answer

Pronunciation

Cinque has two syllables: cin-que

Step by step:

1. "Cin" - Say "CHEEN" (like "cheese" with "n")
2. The "c" before "i" = "ch" sound in Italian
3. "que" - Say "kweh"
4. Stress on first syllable: CHEEN-kweh

The "c" before "i":

• Always makes "ch" sound
• Like "ch" in "cheese"
• NOT hard "k" sound

Common mistakes:

• Saying "sink" or "sinkway"
• Using hard "k" sound for "c"
• Not stressing the first syllable

Practical Usage

Counting: ...quattro, cinque, sei... Phone numbers: 5 = cinque Prices: €5 = cinque euro Times: 5:00 = le cinque Dates: 5th = il cinque, quinto (ordinal)

Common Phrases

cinque volte: Five times quinto: Fifth (ordinal) le cinque terre: The Five Lands (region in Italy) dare il cinque: To give a high five

Quick Takeaways

• 5 = cinque pronounced "CHEEN-kweh"
• "C" before "i" = "ch" sound
• Two syllables, stress on first
• Quinto = fifth (ordinal)
• "Dare il cinque" = give a high five

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