Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Contritionem

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Definition
noun
grief, dismay, despondency, grinding
Form of contritio

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