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!