Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Paraclitum

Listen
Definition
noun
the Paraclete — accusative of Paraclitus; the Holy Spirit as Advocate and Comforter

This is the Ecclesiastical (Church Latin) pronunciation of Paraclitum, 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.

Learn Latin Through Prayer

Practice Paraclitum and hundreds of Latin words in the Latinitas app — with audio, exercises, and guided prayer texts.

Download Free →

Browse all words