How to pronounce aureola
Say it like or-EE-uh-luh. Aureola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- or
- EE
- uh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aureola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aureola
American and British speakers say aureola in essentially the same way: /ɔˈriələ/ in the US and /ɔːˈriːələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-REE-uh-luh.
What does aureola mean?
- Radiance of luminous cloud that surrounds the figure in a painting of a sacred personage.
- An increment to the ordinary blessedness of heaven gained by virgins, martyrs, and doctors for their triumph respectively over the flesh, the world, and the devil.
Where does aureola come from?
From Latin aurea (“golden”) + -ola.
Words that rhyme with aureola
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Questions about saying aureola
How do you pronounce aureola?
Say or-EE-uh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈriələ/. In British English it is /ɔːˈriːələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aureola?
Aureola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: or · EE · uh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say aureola the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔˈriələ/ and the British form is /ɔːˈriːələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.