Numbers 1 to 10 in Italian

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Quick Answer

Numeral	English	Italian	Romanisation
1	One	uno	oo-noh
2	Two	due	doo-eh
3	Three	tre	treh
4	Four	quattro	kwat-troh
5	Five	cinque	cheen-kweh
6	Six	sei	say
7	Seven	sette	set-teh
8	Eight	otto	oht-toh
9	Nine	nove	noh-veh
10	Ten	dieci	dyeh-chee

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How to Count in Italian

Counting in Italian is melodic and rhythmic. As a Romance language, Italian numbers share roots with Spanish, French, and Portuguese, making them relatively easy to learn if you have experience with any of those languages.

Italian pronunciation is highly phonetic. Every letter is pronounced, and vowels are pure and crisp. When counting from 1 to 10, pay special attention to double consonants, which require a slight pause or emphasis.

Practice counting aloud: uno, due, tre, quattro, cinque, sei, sette, otto, nove, dieci. Note that uno changes to un, uno, una, or un' depending on the gender and starting letter of the noun it precedes.

Pronunciation Tips

To sound authentic when counting in Italian, keep your vowels short and clear, and emphasize double consonants:

Due (2): Pronounce both vowels clearly: "doo-eh". Do not blend them into an English "dew".
Tre (3): Roll or tap the 'r' slightly. It is a single, crisp syllable: "treh".
Quattro (4), Sette (7), Otto (8): These numbers feature double consonants. You must hold the consonant sound slightly longer. For otto, say "oht-toh", pausing briefly on the 't'.
Cinque (5): The 'ci' makes a "chee" sound, and the 'que' makes a "kweh" sound. Together: "cheen-kweh".
Dieci (10): The 'di' is "dee", the 'e' is "eh", and the 'ci' is "chee". Blended together quickly: "dyeh-chee".

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'uno' change depending on the noun?

Yes. When counting, you say 'uno'. But before a noun, it changes based on gender and the starting letter of the noun (e.g., un gatto, una pizza, uno studente).

How do I pronounce double consonants in Italian?

Double consonants require a slight pause or lengthening of the sound. For example, in 'otto' (8), you hold the 't' sound slightly longer than you would a single 't'.

Is the 'c' in 'cinque' and 'dieci' pronounced like a 'k' or 'ch'?

In Italian, 'c' followed by 'i' or 'e' is pronounced like the English 'ch' (as in cheese). So 'cinque' starts with 'chee' and 'dieci' ends with 'chee'.

Are Italian numbers capitalized?

No, numbers in Italian are written in lowercase unless they are at the beginning of a sentence.

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