Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Esto

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Definition
verb
be! (imperative)
Form of sum · future imperative 2nd/3rd singular of sum (to be)

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