How To Pronounce Laura
Laura
In British English, Laura is pronounced /ˈlɔː.rə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlʷɔː.rə]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈlɔːr.ə/.
Laura has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Laura has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Laura
Questions About Laura
How do you pronounce Laura in British English?
In British English, Laura is pronounced /ˈlɔː.rə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlʷɔː.rə].
How do you pronounce Laura in American English?
In American English, Laura is pronounced /ˈlɔːr.ə/.
How many syllables are in Laura?
Laura has two syllables, /lɔː/ + /rə/.
Where is the stress in Laura?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /lɔː/.
Do British and American English pronounce Laura the same way?
No. British English has /ˈlɔː.rə/ and American English has /ˈlɔːr.ə/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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