The Plural and Singular of the Word "Lapsi"

[James924]

Latin Whizzes (or whizzii?),

I’m curious about the word “lapsi” (for those who denied Christ in face of persecution). Is it in that form (Lapsi) already plural? If yes, then what is the singular? And if not then what is the plural, “lapsii”?

On a related note, is the “ii” ending in latin supposed to be pronounced “eee-eye” or just “ee”?

Thanks

 

[MarkThompson]

Latin Whizzes (or whizzii?),

I’m curious about the word “lapsi” (for those who denied Christ in face of persecution). Is it in that form (Lapsi) already plural? If yes, then what is the singular? And if not then what is the plural, “lapsii”?

On a related note, is the “ii” ending in latin supposed to be pronounced “eee-eye” or just “ee”?

Thanks

Lapsi is already plural. The singular would be lapsus (or lapsa or lapsum if the subject were feminine or neuter, respectively).

In ecclesiastical pronunciation, which treats Latin as though it were Italian, the letter “i” never takes the sounds “eye” under any circumstances. The pronunciation of -ii would be more or less, “eee”, although “ee’ee” with a little bit of a glottal stop would be appropriate if you were trying to speak deliberately.