The Italian alphabet consists of 21 core letters, with additional letters reserved for foreign words. The lettres utilisées dans l'alphabet italien form the foundation of Italian writing and pronunciation, while special characters accommodate international vocabulary.
- The standard Italian alphabet excludes J, K, W, X, and Y, which are only used for mots étrangers dans l'alphabet italien
- Each letter has a specific Italian pronunciation, distinct from other Romance languages
- The enseignement de l'alphabet italien 2022 emphasizes both core letters and supplementary characters
- The alphabet's structure reflects Italy's linguistic evolution and adaptation to modern communication needs