semper fidelis
Latin
Pronunciation
(
Classical Latin
)
IPA
(key)
:
[ˈsɛm.pɛr fɪˈdeː.lɪs]
(
modern Italianate Ecclesiastical
)
IPA
(key)
:
[ˈsɛm.per fiˈd̪ɛː.lis]
Phrase
semper
fidēlis
always
faithful
Usage notes
Motto
of the
United States Marine Corps
.
Descendants
→
⇒
English:
semper fi