How do you say "elephant" in Italian?

In Italian, "elephant" is l’elefante. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

l’elefante is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about l’elefante

How do you say "elephant" in Italian?

In Italian, "elephant" is l’elefante. It is a noun. The word is spelled l’elefante and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is l’elefante masculine or feminine?

Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine. The gender of l’elefante is reflected in its article: il/lo (masculine) or la (feminine).

How is l’elefante used in a sentence?

Use l’elefante as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how l’elefante fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Italian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.