Words where the stress falls early in Italian

1. 1
   camera/ˈkamera/

   bedroomnoun

   Room with the bed, where you sleep.
2. 2
   tavolo/ˈtavolo/

   tablenoun

   Piece of furniture with a top and legs, where you eat or put things.
3. 3
   angolo/ˈanɡolo/

   cornernoun

   The point where two walls or two streets meet.
4. 4
   macchina/ˈmakkina/

   carnoun

   Four-wheeled vehicle that you drive to get around.
5. 5
   telefono/teˈlɛfono/

   phonenoun

   Device you use to call someone and talk to them from a distance.
6. 6
   umido/ˈumido/

   dampadjective

   That has a bit of water on it and can't dry off.
7. 7
   comodo/ˈkɔmodo/

   convenientadjective

   That works well for you because it's close by or saves you time and effort.
8. 8
   scomodo/ˈskɔmodo/

   uncomfortableadjective

   That makes you feel bad while sitting or lying on it.
9. 9
   pubblico/ˈpubbliko/

   publicadjective

   That is open to everyone and doesn't belong to just one person.
10. 10
    subito/ˈsubito/

    right awayadverb

    Without waiting even a moment.

The sentences

1. La camera è più piccola di quella nelle foto.

   The bedroom is smaller than in the photos.

2. In cucina ci sta un tavolo per quattro persone?

   Is there room in the kitchen for a table for four?

3. Questo angolo resta al buio anche di giorno?

   Does this corner stay dark even during the day?

4. Dove posso lasciare la macchina qui vicino la sera?

   Where can I leave the car nearby in the evening?

5. Qui dentro il telefono prende bene o no?

   Does the phone get good signal in here or not?

6. In inverno il bagno resta umido tutto il giorno?

   In winter does the bathroom stay damp all day?

7. Per andare in centro il quartiere è comodo?

   Is the neighborhood convenient for getting downtown?

8. Questo divano è scomodo, non ci si sta bene.

   This couch is uncomfortable, you can't sit well on it.

9. Il trasporto pubblico passa spesso da questa zona?

   Does public transport come by this area often?

10. Se mi decido subito, quando posso avere le chiavi?

    If I decide right away, when can I get the keys?

Pronunciation

• camera/ˈkamera/

  Stress on the first syllable: CÀ-me-ra.

• angolo/ˈanɡolo/

  The g is hard as in 'go', and the stress falls on the first syllable: AN-go-lo.

• macchina/ˈmakkina/

  The double c is held long, and the stress is on the first syllable: MAC-chi-na.

• telefono/teˈlɛfono/

  The stress falls on the second syllable, te-LE-fo-no, and that e is open.

• umido/ˈumido/

  The stress falls on the first syllable: U-mi-do.

• scomodo/ˈskɔmodo/

  The stress falls on the first syllable: SCO-mo-do.

• pubblico/ˈpubbliko/

  The double b is held long, and the stress is on the first syllable: PUB-bli-co.

• subito/ˈsubito/

  The stress is on the first syllable: SÙ-bi-to.

Questions

How do you ask if the phone gets signal in Italian?

You say 'Qui dentro il telefono prende bene o no?'

What does 'subito' mean?

It means right away, without waiting even a moment.

How do you ask where to park the car in Italian?

You say 'Dove posso lasciare la macchina qui vicino la sera?'