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Pinocchio

Pronunciation


Pronunciation

pi-

Description

The "pi-" sound in Pinyin is pronounced the similar to the English word "pee". However, the "p" in Pinyin is aspirated, or more forceful, similar to the "p" sound in the word "pat".

Association


Association

Pinocchio

Explanation

The name [pi-] Pinocchio also begins with the letters "pi", so we chose him to represent this initial. [pi-] Pinocchio is the name of an Italian fictional character. He is a wooden puppet but dreams of becoming a real boy, and each time he tells a lie his nose grows longer. Learn more about Pinocchio

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