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Title: The Roman Pronunciation of Latin: Why We Use It and How to Use It

Author: Frances E. Lord

Release date: February 1, 2005 [eBook #7528]
Most recently updated: December 30, 2020

Language: English

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ā ē ī ō ū (vowels with macron or “long” mark)
ă ĕ ĭ ŏ ŭ (vowels with breve or “short” mark)
φ χ π ϝ
μύσται, Πελιγνόι, κεστός

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