How to pronounce aurum
Say it like OH-rum. Aurum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- rum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aurum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aurum
American and British speakers say aurum in essentially the same way: /ˈoʊrəm/ in the US and /ˈɔːrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-rum.
What does aurum mean?
- Gold (used in the names of various substances, see "Derived terms").
- A sweet, orange-flavored Italian liqueur.
Where does aurum come from?
From Latin aurum (“gold”).
Questions about saying aurum
How do you pronounce aurum?
Say OH-rum. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊrəm/. In British English it is /ˈɔːrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aurum?
Aurum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · rum.
Do Americans and Brits say aurum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈoʊrəm/ and the British form is /ˈɔːrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.