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How do you say "ivory" in Italian?
Avorio
In Italian, "ivory" is Avorio.
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Pronunciation
Avorio is ah-VOH-ryoh, stress on the second syllable, with 'io' gliding quickly into one sound at the end.
Grammar notes
Avorio is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
I tasti erano di un colore avorio liscio.
The keys were a smooth ivory colour.
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How to remember Avorio
Avorio sounds like a soft echo of 'ivory', both describing that pale cream color.
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Questions about Avorio
How do you pronounce Avorio?
Avorio is ah-VOH-ryoh, stress on the second syllable, with 'io' gliding quickly into one sound at the end.
Is Avorio formal or casual?
Avorio is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Avorio used in Italian?
Avorio is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: I tasti erano di un colore avorio liscio. (The keys were a smooth ivory colour.).
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