How to Pronounce Laura
Laura (Laura)
Female · Germanic
How to Pronounce Laura
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in Germanic-speaking regions.
Germanic names have characteristic sounds.
Laura means "Laurel tree"—a Germanic name with a rich history.
Laura has 2 syllables: LOR-uh.
Common spellings include Lora, Laurel, Loretta—all pronounced the same as Laura.
Phonetic Spelling of Laura
The phonetic spelling of Laura is:
LOR-uh
Laura Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Laura below.
Origin and Meaning of Laura
Laura is a Germanic name meaning "Laurel tree". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BI, BN, BO, BR, BW, Brazil, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, FJ, France, GB, GE, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HT, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, KR, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MD, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Poland, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, SV, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Latin laurus
Common Mispronunciations of Laura
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Germanic pronunciation emphasizes LOR-uh
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Laura should be pronounced with its original Germanic phonetics
- "Lora" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Laura
- "Laurel" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Laura
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Laura?
- Laura is pronounced LOR-uh.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Laura?
- The correct pronunciation of Laura is LOR-uh.
- Is Laura a Germanic name?
- Yes, Laura is a Germanic name meaning "Laurel tree".
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