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How do you pronounce this phrase- timendi causa est nescire?

The phrase "timendi causa est nescire" is Latin. Here's how you pronounce it:

ti-men-dee kaw-zah est nes-see-ray

Here's a breakdown:

* timendi: The "i" in "timendi" is short, like the "i" in "bit."

* causa: The "a" in "causa" is long, like the "a" in "father."

* est: Pronounced like "est" in English.

* nescire: The "e" in "nescire" is short, like the "e" in "pet."

Meaning:

The phrase means "Ignorance is the cause of fear." It's often attributed to the Roman poet Horace.

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