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How do you pronounce words for the song o del mio amato ben?

Let's break down the pronunciation of "O del mio amato ben" (Oh, of my beloved one) in Italian:

O - Pronounced like the English "oh"

del - Pronounced like "dell" with a short "e" sound like in "bed"

mio - Pronounced like "mee-oh"

amato - Pronounced like "ah-mah-toh"

ben - Pronounced like "ben" with a short "e" sound like in "bed"

Putting it together:

"O del mio amato ben" is pronounced:

"Oh dell mee-oh ah-mah-toh ben"

Here are some helpful pronunciation tips for Italian:

* Double Consonants: Double consonants are usually pronounced with a slightly longer sound than single consonants. For example, "amato" has a longer "t" sound than "mato."

* Vowel Sounds: Italian vowels have a more distinct sound than English vowels. Practice the sounds carefully.

* Stress: In most cases, the stress in Italian words falls on the second-to-last syllable.

Hope this helps!

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