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aurora

Definition:

(nou) the first light of day (nou) an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force (nou) goddess of the dawn; counterpart of Greek Eos

Phonetic Transcription:

ɔːˈrɔːrə

Examples:

The green light in the sky is the aurora.

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Related Words:

rainbow

cosmic

celestial

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Common mistakes of aurora pronunciation

Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-'RO-ra". The correct stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: /əˈrɔːrə/. Tip: Emphasize the "RO" syllable clearly.
Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "aurora" with a short "o" sound, saying "a-'RORA". In both US and UK, the "o" should be pronounced as a long vowel /ɔː/. Tip: Practice saying "or" to get the right vowel sound.
Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, resulting in "A-RO". The full pronunciation is /əˈrɔːrə/ in both dialects. Tip: Make sure to articulate each syllable clearly when saying "aurora".
Incorrect vowel length: Some speakers may shorten the "a" in the first syllable, saying "'AUR-ra". However, it should be pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/, making it /əˈrɔːrə/. Tip: Use a relaxed "uh" sound for the first syllable.
Final "a" sound: People often mispronounce the final "a" as a hard "a", saying "a-'ROR-ah". The correct pronunciation ends softly with a schwa sound /ə/. Tip: Focus on the soft ending to maintain the flow of the word "aurora".

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "aurora" in American English?

In American English, "aurora" is pronounced as /əˈrɔːrə/. The stress is on the second syllable, which sounds like "raw," while the first syllable is a schwa sound, making it softer.

What is the British pronunciation of "aurora"?

In British English, "aurora" is also pronounced as /əˈrɔːrə/, similar to the American version. The emphasis remains on the second syllable, ensuring clarity between the two accents.

How many syllables are in the word "aurora"?

The word "aurora" has three syllables: "au-ro-ra." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with the second syllable receiving the primary stress.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "aurora"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "au-RO-ra" instead of "a-RO-ra." Remember to keep the stress on the second syllable to sound more accurate.