How to pronounce aurulent
Say it like OR-yuu-lunt. Aurulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- yuu
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aurulent 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 "o" in go.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aurulent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-yuu-lunt.
What does aurulent mean?
- Gold in color.
Where does aurulent come from?
From Latin aurulentus (“golden”).
Questions about saying aurulent
How do you pronounce aurulent?
Say OR-yuu-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊrjʊlənt/. In British English it is /ˈɔːjʊlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aurulent?
Aurulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · yuu · lunt.
Is aurulent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːjʊlənt/ (AW-yuu-lunt).