How to pronounce aurora
Say it like uh-ROR-uh. Aurora has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROR).
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- uh
- ROR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aurora pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RORSay 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 aurora
American and British speakers say aurora in essentially the same way: /əˈrɔrə/ in the US and /ɔːˈrɔːrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-RAW-ruh.
What does aurora mean?
- the first light of day“we got up before dawn”“they talked until morning”
- an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force
- (Roman mythology) goddess of the dawn; counterpart of Greek Eos
Where does aurora come from?
Borrowed from Latin aurōra (“dawn”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with aurora
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aurora.
Questions about saying aurora
How do you pronounce aurora?
Say uh-ROR-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɔrə/. In British English it is /ɔːˈrɔːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aurora?
Aurora has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROR). Broken into parts: uh · ROR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say aurora the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈrɔrə/ and the British form is /ɔːˈrɔːrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.