How do you say "sneeze" in Italian?

lo starnuto

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "sneeze" is lo starnuto.

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Pronunciation

Break starnuto into its natural syllables, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.

Grammar notes

lo starnuto is masculine. Its plural is starnuti.

Example sentence

Uno starnuto forte echeggiò nella stanza.

A loud sneeze echoed across the room.

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How to remember lo starnuto

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Questions about lo starnuto

How do you pronounce lo starnuto?

Break starnuto into its natural syllables, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.

Is lo starnuto masculine or feminine?

lo starnuto is masculine. lo starnuto is masculine. Its plural is starnuti.

How is lo starnuto used in Italian?

lo starnuto is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Uno starnuto forte echeggiò nella stanza. (A loud sneeze echoed across the room.).

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