How to pronounce aureole
Say it like OR-ee-ohl. Aureole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- ee
- ohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aureole 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aureole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AW-ree-ohl.
What does aureole mean?
- A circle of light or halo around the head of a deity or a saint.
- Any luminous or colored ring that encircles something.
- A corona.
- To surround with, or as if with, a halo.
Where does aureole come from?
From Middle English aureole, from Old French aureole, from Medieval Latin aureola (corona) (“golden (crown)”).
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Questions about saying aureole
How do you pronounce aureole?
Say OR-ee-ohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrioʊl/. In British English it is /ˈɔːriːəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aureole?
Aureole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · ee · ohl.
Is aureole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɔːriːəʊl/ (AW-ree-ohl).