I received two very common questions:
1. Do you have a recommendation for a good Latin-English Lexicon that the kids can use? Mine are Latin-German so not as helpful.
2. Will you give some info on your pronunciation on the “c”. I hear it has the “k” sound at times but the other one as well.
Here is my reply:
First of all, I apologize for the long delay. I’ve been on the road. Currently in Palestinian territory. Finally catching up this morning…
My favorite dictionaries are online dictionaries. I find them faster than books:
William Whitaker’s Words: http://archives.nd.edu/words.html
The Latin Dictionary: http://latindictionary.wikidot.com/verb:vocare and,
Latin-Dictionary:http://latin-dictionary.net/
If you want a physical copy, almost any edition from Amazon will do. I generally go with cheap. Here’s one: http://amzn.to/2ajBC9q
As for the Latin “c”?
The restored classical Latin pronunciation insists that “c” always be pronounced as a “k”.
I prefer the “Italian”, or “Ecclesiastical” pronunciation (same thing). In the Italian pronunciation, “c” is sometimes “k”.
Here is the key:
C coming before e, ae, oe, i, y is pronounced like ch in Church
This chart may help: https://www.ewtn.com/expert/answers/ecclesiastical_latin.htm
This video may also help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh-QorH3Fi4
Have a happy Tuesday!
Dwane Thomas
