It would more likely be pronounced with a vowel sound similar to a long i in Italian, but this is a pretty good approximation for English speakers. [Vox Latina

It would more likely be pronounced with a vowel sound similar to a long i in Italian, but this is a pretty good approximation for English speakers. [Vox Latina](https://www.amazon.com/Vox-Latina-Guide-Pronunciation-Classical/dp/0521379369/ https://www.amazon.com/Vox-Latina-Guide-Pronunciation-Classi...) is a good resource for reconstructed classical pronunciation.