I believe the emphasis on the first syllable is correct. And yes, we do know how it was pronounced in classical times because of the treatises left behind (thus the Latin teacher's insistance on using the 'w' sound for 'v'). That doesn't mean we actually use that 'classical' pronunciation for singing however. As Sheila points out there are several flavors of Latin used in different countries. The generally accepted singing version, barring other desired effects, is the Italianate as set down by the monks.
Dr. Candace A. Magner University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Dept of Fine Arts/Music candacemagner@a... candacemagner@a...
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