How to pronounce uraeus
Say it like yoo-REE-us. Uraeus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- yoo
- REE
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uraeus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uraeus
American and British speakers say uraeus in essentially the same way: /juˈriəs/ in the US and /jʊˈriːəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: yuu-REE-us.
What does uraeus mean?
- A representation of the sacred asp, symbolizing supreme power in ancient Egypt.
Questions about saying uraeus
How do you pronounce uraeus?
Say yoo-REE-us. The American pronunciation is /juˈriəs/. In British English it is /jʊˈriːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uraeus?
Uraeus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: yoo · REE · us.
Do Americans and Brits say uraeus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /juˈriəs/ and the British form is /jʊˈriːəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.