More than one person asked me how to pronounce this or that in Italian. I do not speak this language but will find a way to answer, including for myself. I would start by shortening some of the rules that I have been reading, for the sake of simplifying life and to give a chance to remember. I think one of the main concern is to know what to do with the “C” and the “CC”. Looks like we can extend the rules to “G”.
“C”, “CC” and “G” are pronounced differently whether these consonants are before the first group of “A”, “O”, “U”, “HE” and “HI” or the second group of “E” and “I”. OK, why not saying group one is everything, except "E" and "I" and obviously the second group is about "E" and "I".
“C” and “CC” are pronounced “K” before the first group and “CH” before the second group.
“G” is pronounced as in “Good” for the first group and as in “General” in the second group.
“C” and “CC” are pronounced “K” before the first group and “CH” before the second group.
“G” is pronounced as in “Good” for the first group and as in “General” in the second group.
I sincerely hope I am correct and if not, I will have to deal with the impulsive volatile reactions of my dear Italian friends. Love you guys… Guido, my friend Guido, where are you? Please help me… pleeeaaase!
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