Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Virtus

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noun
virtue, fortitude, strength, bravery

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