is the dei in opus dei pronounced dee or die?

Question

this is what i will do my research paper on. i don't want to go to class and sound like an illiterate.

Answer 1

It is pronounced "day". Just like to-day, day of the week, etc...

Answer 2

It's pronounced 'day.'

Unlike some answerers I wouldn't say day-ei

http://www.waywardcatholic.com/archives/218

Although both are correct. The reality is noone knows how latin was really pronounced in ancient times. We don't even know if they pronounced 'v' as a 'v' or 'w'!

And yes I did study it at University level:)

Here's a poem for you:-

I think you should use 'Opus Day'
Just cos it's easier to say:)
Relax and just enjoy your course
Drink lots, like students should, of course:)

Good luck!

Answer 3

It is pronounced DAY actually.

Opus Dei = Latin for 'the work of God'.
Dei = God

And yes OPUS DEI IS REAL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opus_dei

Answer 4

As a Latin expert (three years!!! that's nothing to sneeze at), it's 'oh-pus day-ee'.

(Just so you know, contrary to DaVinci Code myth, there is no such thing as Opus Dei monks. Just FYI!)

Answer 5

Neither, although it's closer to die then to dee.

the "e" is more like in day. So not like Ai as it is mostly in English.

Answer 6

catintrepid is correct.

PS Don't use Devinci Code as a reference. It is fiction with no factual basis

Answer 7

I'm pretty sure it's like Day'-ee

Answer 8

day-ee

Answer 9

like "day"

Answer 10

it's both "day' ee" and "day"