Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Amen

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amen, truly/verily/so be it, true/faithful, truth/faithfulness

This is the Ecclesiastical (Church Latin) pronunciation of Amen, as used in the traditional Catholic Mass, Rosary, and liturgical prayers. Ecclesiastical Latin follows Italian phonetic rules and is the pronunciation taught by the Vatican.

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