How do you say ancora when it means 'still'?

You stress the second syllable: an-CÓ-ra. With the stress on the first syllable it becomes àncora, the ship's anchor, instead.

Where does the stress fall in capitano?

On the third syllable, capi-TÀ-no, not on the first.

It means something many people want, because it's worth a lot.

You read an article aloud in front of others, and you stop on certain words because the stress isn't written anywhere.

Non ho ancora finito di leggere questa pagina.

I still haven't finished reading this page.

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ancora/anˈkora/
stilladverb
Indicates that something is continuing even now and isn't finished yet.
subito/ˈsubito/
right awayadverb
Without waiting even a moment.
capitano/kapiˈtano/
captainnoun
Someone who commands a ship or leads a team.
ruggine/ˈruddʒine/
rustnoun
The reddish layer that forms on iron left exposed to damp.
fulmine/ˈfulmine/
lightning boltnoun
A discharge of light that comes down from the sky during a storm.
icona/iˈkona/
iconnoun
A sacred image painted on a wooden panel, typical of Eastern churches.
vigile/ˈvidʒile/
traffic officernoun
Someone who directs traffic in the city and gives out fines.
ambito/amˈbito/
covetedadjective
Something many people would like to have, because it's worth a lot.
salubre/ˈsalubre/
healthyadjective
Something that is good for your health.
lucido/ˈlutʃido/
shinyadjective
Something smooth that reflects light.

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Non ho ancora finito di leggere questa pagina.
I still haven't finished reading this page.
Quando leggo ad alta voce mi correggo subito.
When I read aloud, I correct myself right away.
Nel testo si parla del capitano di una nave.
The text talks about the captain of a ship.
Il cancello del giardino è coperto di ruggine.
The garden gate is covered in rust.
Ieri sera un fulmine ha colpito il campanile.
Last night a lightning bolt struck the bell tower.
Questa icona è dipinta su tavola di legno.
This icon is painted on a wooden panel.
Il vigile ci ha spiegato dove possiamo parcheggiare.
The traffic officer explained to us where we can park.
Quel premio è molto ambito da tutti i giornalisti.
That prize is highly coveted by all the journalists.
Qui il clima è più salubre che in città.
The climate here is healthier than in the city.
Il pavimento del corridoio è lucido e pulito.
The hallway floor is shiny and clean.

ancora/anˈkora/
The stress falls on the second syllable, an-CÓ-ra; with the stress on the first syllable it becomes àncora, the ship's anchor.
subito/ˈsubito/
The stress is on the first syllable: SÙ-bi-to.
capitano/kapiˈtano/
The stress falls on the third syllable, capi-TÀ-no, not on the first.
ruggine/ˈruddʒine/
The double g makes a soft, held-out sound, and the stress is on the first syllable: RÙG-gi-ne.
fulmine/ˈfulmine/
Stress on the first syllable: FÙL-mi-ne.
icona/iˈkona/
The stress is on the second syllable, i-CÓ-na, and the o is a closed o.
vigile/ˈvidʒile/
It's said VÌ-gi-le, stress on the first syllable, with a soft g before the i.
ambito/amˈbito/
Here the stress falls on -bi-: am-BÌ-to.
salubre/ˈsalubre/
The stress is on the first syllable, SÀ-lu-bre, not on the u.
lucido/ˈlutʃido/
LÙ-ci-do: stress on the first syllable, with a soft c before the i.

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How do you say ancora when it means 'still'?: You stress the second syllable: an-CÓ-ra. With the stress on the first syllable it becomes àncora, the ship's anchor, instead.
Where does the stress fall in capitano?: On the third syllable, capi-TÀ-no, not on the first.
What does ambito mean in 'Quel premio è molto ambito da tutti i giornalisti'?: It means something many people want, because it's worth a lot.

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