Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Petentem

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Definition
Participle
desiring
Form of petens

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