How to Pronounce "aurora"
word
/ɝˈɔɹə/
uh-ROR-uh
/ɐɹˈɔːɹɐ/
uh-RAW-ruh
Definition
Aurora can mean the first light of morning (dawn), or a natural colorful light display in the sky near the poles, like the Northern Lights.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɝˈɔɹə/
British English
/ɐɹˈɔːɹɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-ROR-uh
UK
uh-RAW-ruh
Listen in Context
The aurora is a beautiful light in the night sky.
We saw the aurora during our trip to Norway.
An aurora can have green, pink, and purple colors.
Catching a glimpse of the aurora was on my bucket list.