How to pronounce urus
Say it like YUUR-us. Urus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR).
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- YUUR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of urus
American and British speakers say urus in essentially the same way: /ˈjʊrəs/ in the US and /ˈjʊrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUUR-us.
What does urus mean?
- The aurochs.
- Alternative spelling of urs.
Where does urus come from?
From Latin ūrus. Doublet of ure (“aurochs”).
Questions about saying urus
How do you pronounce urus?
Say YUUR-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʊrəs/. In British English it is /ˈjʊrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urus?
Urus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR). Broken into parts: YUUR · us.
Do Americans and Brits say urus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʊrəs/ and the British form is /ˈjʊrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.