How do you say "letter" in Italian?

In Italian, "letter" is la lettera. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

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

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Questions about la lettera

How do you say "letter" in Italian?

In Italian, "letter" is la lettera. It is a noun. The word is spelled la lettera and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is la lettera masculine or feminine?

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

How is la lettera used in a sentence?

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