The gn sound

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Word 1 of 3: gnocco, gnocchi (dumpling)

/ˈɲɔkko/
gnocco

gnocchi (dumpling)noun

A soft ball of potato and flour cooked in boiling water.

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Gn at the start is a single sound, the o is open, and the double c is held.

  1. 1Assaggia questo gnocco e dimmi se ti sembra cotto abbastanza.Taste this gnocco and tell me if it seems cooked enough.