HardGN
Lo gnocco di legno del falegname di campagna ha il disegno di un cigno e un ragno.
The wooden dumpling of the countryside carpenter has a drawing of a swan and a spider.
Pronunciation Focus
Dense GN /ɲ/ in gnocco, legno, falegname, campagna, disegno, cigno, ragno
Tip for English Speakers
💡Seven GN sounds in one sentence! The key is not to let the nasal quality fade — each GN should resonate equally in your nose.
Did You Know?
'Falegname' (carpenter) literally breaks down as 'fa-legname' — 'one who works wood (legname)'. The GN in the middle makes it a common stumbling block.
How to Practice
- 1.Read it slowly, word by word
- 2.Speed up gradually
- 3.Try saying it 3 times fast
- 4.Record yourself and compare