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How do you say "be quiet" in Italian?
Stai zitto
In Italian, "be quiet" is Stai zitto.
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Pronunciation
Stai zitto is stai TSEET-toh, stress on the first syllable of zitto, with the Z making a sharp TS sound.
Grammar notes
Stai zitto is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
be quiet
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How to remember Stai zitto
Zitto has a sharp, hushing TS sound right at the start, almost like shushing someone yourself.
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Questions about Stai zitto
How do you pronounce Stai zitto?
Stai zitto is stai TSEET-toh, stress on the first syllable of zitto, with the Z making a sharp TS sound.
Is Stai zitto formal or casual?
Stai zitto is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Stai zitto used in Italian?
Stai zitto is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (be quiet).
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