How to Pronounce Laura
Laura / lawruh /
The name Laura is a Female name of Germanic origin meaning "Laurel tree". It is pronounced lawruh.
Germanic Female 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Laura is a Germanic name meaning "Laurel tree". Latin laurus
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Female
Syllables 2
Phonetic lawruh
IPA lɔɹə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as lawruh. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Laura
- · Laura Dern - Actress
- · Laura Ingalls Wilder - Author
- · Laura Linney - Actress
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Laura?
- Laura is pronounced lawruh.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Laura?
- The correct pronunciation of Laura is lawruh (IPA: lɔɹə).
- Is Laura a Germanic name?
- Yes, Laura is a Germanic name meaning "Laurel tree".
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