Italian Word · Beginner
telefono
telephone / phone
Pronunciation: te-LE-fo-no
Meaning
An instrument for transmitting and receiving sounds over long distances, often through a cellular network.
Example
Il mio telefono è nuovo.
My phone is new.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice telefono out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level Italian word.