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How do you say "anchor" in Italian?
l' ancora
In Italian, "anchor" is l' ancora.
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Pronunciation
Say ancora as a-nco-ra, putting the emphasis on nco. Keep every vowel short and pure, not the diphthongs English speakers default to.
Grammar notes
l' ancora is feminine. Its plural is ancoraggi.
Example sentence
Hanno gettato l'ancora vicino alla riva.
They dropped the anchor near the shore.
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How to remember l' ancora
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Questions about l' ancora
How do you pronounce l' ancora?
Say ancora as a-nco-ra, putting the emphasis on nco. Keep every vowel short and pure, not the diphthongs English speakers default to.
Is l' ancora masculine or feminine?
l' ancora is feminine. l' ancora is feminine. Its plural is ancoraggi.
How is l' ancora used in Italian?
l' ancora is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Hanno gettato l'ancora vicino alla riva. (They dropped the anchor near the shore.).
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