Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Crucis

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noun
crucifix, cross
Form of crux · genitive singular

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