Explain the basic Italian pronunciation rules and provide examples.

Italian pronunciation follows consistent rules that can help learners accurately pronounce words. Here are the basic Italian pronunciation rules along with examples: 1. Alphabet Sounds: The Italian alphabet consists of 21 letters. Most letters have similar sounds to their English counterparts, but there are a few differences. For instance: * "C" is pronounced as /k/ when followed by "a," "o," or "u," and as /ʧ/ (similar to "ch" in "church") when followed by "e" or "i." Example: "casa" (/ˈka.za/) - house. * "G" is pronounced as /g/ when followed by "a," "o," or "u," and as /ʤ/ (similar to "j" in "jump") when followed by "e" or "i." Exampl....