How to pronounce auroral
Say it like or-OR-ul. Auroral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- or
- OR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auroral 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.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of auroral
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: aw-RAW-uh-rul.
What does auroral mean?
- Pertaining to the dawn; dawning, eastern, like a new beginning.
- Rosy in color.
- Pertaining to the aurora borealis or aurora australis.
Where does auroral come from?
From aurora + -al.
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Words that rhyme with auroral
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Questions about saying auroral
How do you pronounce auroral?
Say or-OR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈrɔrəl/. In British English it is /ɔːˈrɔərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auroral?
Auroral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: or · OR · ul.
Is auroral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɔːˈrɔərəl/ (aw-RAW-uh-rul).