How do you say "lemon" in Italian?

In Italian, "lemon" is il limone. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

il limone is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about il limone

How do you say "lemon" in Italian?

In Italian, "lemon" is il limone. It is a noun. The word is spelled il limone and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is il limone masculine or feminine?

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

How is il limone used in a sentence?

Use il limone as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how il limone 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.