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How do you say "earring" in Italian?
l' orecchino
In Italian, "earring" is l' orecchino.
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Pronunciation
Sound out orecchino slowly at first, with the accent landing one syllable before the end, and hold the double cc a touch longer than you would in English.
Grammar notes
l' orecchino is masculine. Its plural is orecchini.
Example sentence
Ha perso un orecchino alla festa.
She lost one earring at the party.
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Questions about l' orecchino
How do you pronounce l' orecchino?
Sound out orecchino slowly at first, with the accent landing one syllable before the end, and hold the double cc a touch longer than you would in English.
Is l' orecchino masculine or feminine?
l' orecchino is masculine. l' orecchino is masculine. Its plural is orecchini.
How is l' orecchino used in Italian?
l' orecchino is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ha perso un orecchino alla festa. (She lost one earring at the party.).
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