Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Filius

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