How to pronounce ouroboros
Say it like oo-ROB-uh-ros. Ouroboros has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROB).
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- oo
- ROB
- uh
- ros
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ouroboros pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ROBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ouroboros
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: oo-ROB-uh-ros.
What does ouroboros mean?
- A serpent, dragon or worm that eats its own tail, a representation of the continuous cycle of life and death.
- Anything of a circular or recursive nature.
Questions about saying ouroboros
How do you pronounce ouroboros?
Say oo-ROB-uh-ros. The American pronunciation is /uˈrɑbəˌrɑs/. In British English it is /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ouroboros?
Ouroboros has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROB). Broken into parts: oo · ROB · uh · ros.
Is ouroboros pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/ (oo-ROB-uh-ros).