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May 2017
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11: How to pronounce an Italian menu (C ...

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Can you pronounce fettuccine, gnocchi, and bruschetta? The letter C can be tricky in Italian! Learn how to pronounce Italian food names with C and CH.

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Today's words
Carne = meat
Gnocchi = a type of pasta made from flour and potatoes
Dolci = desserts
Spinaci = spinach
Cipolla = onion
Pancetta = bacon
Cena = dinner

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