How to pronounce aurally
Say it like OH-ruh-lee. Aurally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce aurally. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OH
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aurally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aurally
American and British speakers say aurally in essentially the same way: /ˈoʊrəli/ in the US and /ˈɔːrəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-ruh-lee.
What does aurally mean?
- Pertaining to sound or the ear; via or through the sense of hearing.“While the flashy special effects were nice, the movie was aurally jarring, loud and displeasing in general to the ear.”
Where does aurally come from?
From aural + -ly.
Questions about saying aurally
How do you pronounce aurally?
Say OH-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊrəli/. In British English it is /ˈɔːrəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aurally?
Aurally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say aurally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈoʊrəli/ and the British form is /ˈɔːrəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.