Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Piissima

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Definition
Adjective
superlative degree of pius
Form of piissimus · inflection

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