Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Malo

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Verb
to prefer, want more or instead; to wish rather, choose rather

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