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Word 1 of 3: corriere, courier

/korˈrjɛre/
corriere

couriernoun

Someone who delivers packages and letters to your home on behalf of a company.

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The stress falls on the second syllable, with the double r held long and an open e: /korˈrjɛre/.

  1. 1Il corriere ha lasciato il pacco davanti al cancello.The courier left the package in front of the gate.