How to pronounce oorah
Say it like OO-rah. Oorah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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US American/ˈurɑ/OO-rah
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- OO
- rah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oorah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does oorah mean?
interjection
- The official yell for the US Marines.
Questions about saying oorah
How do you pronounce oorah?
Say OO-rah. The American pronunciation is /ˈurɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oorah?
Oorah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · rah.