Ecclesiastical Latin Pronunciation

Vivos

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Definition
adjective
alive, living
Form of vivus

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