>> ZG·Lingua >  >> Theoretical Linguistics >> Pragmatics

How do you pronounce consummatum est?

"Consummatum est" is pronounced:

kon-soo-MAH-toom est

Here's a breakdown:

* kon: Like the beginning of "cone"

* soo: Like "sue"

* MAH: Like "ma" in "mama"

* toom: Like "tomb"

* est: Like "est" in "best"

The stress falls on the second syllable, "MAH".

It's a Latin phrase meaning "It is finished" or "It is accomplished." It's famously associated with Jesus' words on the cross.

Copyright © www.zgghmh.com ZG·Lingua All rights reserved.