How do you say "ninth" in Italian?

il nono

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "ninth" is il nono.

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Pronunciation

Say nono as no-no, putting the emphasis on no.

Grammar notes

il nono is masculine. Its plural is noni.

Example sentence

Questo è il suo nono compleanno.

This is her ninth birthday.

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How to remember il nono

Say nono while picturing "This is her ninth birthday." happening in front of you; the pairing sticks faster than the word alone.

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Questions about il nono

How do you pronounce il nono?

Say nono as no-no, putting the emphasis on no.

Is il nono masculine or feminine?

il nono is masculine. il nono is masculine. Its plural is noni.

How is il nono used in Italian?

il nono is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Questo è il suo nono compleanno. (This is her ninth birthday.).

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