9 in Italian = nove

The number 9 in Italian is "nove" pronounced "NOH-veh" with stress on first syllable.

Quick Answer

Pronunciation

Nove has two syllables: no-ve

Step by step:

1. "No" - Say "NOH" (pure "oh" sound)
2. "ve" - Say "veh" (like "ve" in "vest")
3. Stress on first syllable: NOH-veh

The "v" sound:

• Like English "v"
• Teeth on lower lip
• Voiced sound

Common mistakes:

• Making the "o" a diphthong - keep it pure "oh"
• Not pronouncing the "e" clearly - it should be "eh"
• Stressing the second syllable

Practical Usage

Counting: ...otto, nove, dieci... Phone numbers: 9 = nove Prices: €9 = nove euro Times: 9:00 = le nove Dates: 9th = il nove, nono (ordinal)

Common Phrases

nove volte: Nine times nono: Ninth (ordinal) tutti e nove: All nine il Novecento: The 1900s (twentieth century)

Cultural Note

Il Novecento:

• Literally means "the nine hundred"
• Refers to the 1900s (20th century)
• Italian way of referring to the twentieth century

Quick Takeaways

• 9 = nove pronounced "NOH-veh"
• Two syllables, stress on first
• Pure "oh" sound + "veh"
• Nono = ninth (ordinal)
• Il Novecento = the 1900s

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