Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Benedictus

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noun
blessed/blest one, an approved/praised person, spoken well of

This is the Ecclesiastical (Church Latin) pronunciation of Benedictus, 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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