Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Semper

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Adverb
always, ever, forever, at all times, on each occasion, ongoing, constant

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