How to pronounce aura
Say it like OR-uh. Aura has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aura
American and British speakers say aura in essentially the same way: /ˈɔrə/ in the US and /ˈɔːrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-ruh.
What does aura mean?
- a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
- an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
- a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing“an air of mystery”“the house had a neglected air”
Words that rhyme with aura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aura.
Questions about saying aura
How do you pronounce aura?
Say OR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrə/. In British English it is /ˈɔːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aura?
Aura has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say aura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔrə/ and the British form is /ˈɔːrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.