How to Say “where are you from?” in Italian

di dove sei?

/dɪ dˈove sˈɛi/

where are you from?

Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “di dove sei?” is /dɪ dˈove sˈɛi/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

Context

This phrase belongs to the Meeting People category. It is suitable for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "di dove sei?" in Italian?+

The IPA pronunciation is /dɪ dˈove sˈɛi/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

What does "di dove sei?" mean in English?+

"di dove sei?" translates to "where are you from?" in English. It belongs to the Meeting People category.

Is "di dove sei?" formal or informal in Italian?+

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Italian conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

More Meeting People Phrases

Practice saying "di dove sei?"

Orphi helps you practice Italian pronunciation in real conversation.

Download on iOS