How to Pronounce "ursa"
word
ˈɝsə
UR-suh
ˈɜː.sə
UR-suh
Definition
'Ursa' is a word for a female bear in Latin or Portuguese. It also refers to the constellation 'Ursa Major' or 'Ursa Minor' in astronomy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɝsə
British English
ˈɜː.sə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UR-suh
UK
UR-suh
Listen in Context
The constellation is called Ursa Major in astronomy.
An ursa is a female bear.
Ursa Minor is smaller than Ursa Major.
You can spot Ursa Major in the northern sky on a clear night.