How to Pronounce "aurelia"
word
ɔˈɹiːliə
aw-REE-lee-uh
ˈɔːɹɪlˌaɪɐ
AW-rih-LY-uh
Definition
Aurelia is a scientific term for the young stage of a jellyfish, also called the scyphistoma or ephyra, before becoming an adult jellyfish.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɔˈɹiːliə
British English
ˈɔːɹɪlˌaɪɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
aw-REE-lee-uh
UK
AW-rih-LY-uh
Listen in Context
The scientist studied the aurelia under a microscope.
An aurelia is a young jellyfish.
The ocean is home to many aurelia during spring.
You’ll only find aurelia in marine biology textbooks.