Words at Play : 10 Words With Confusing Pronunciations
#6: Uranus
Pronunciation:
\ˈyu̇r-ə-nəs, yu-ˈrā-\
Definition:
: the planet that is seventh in order from the sun
About the Word:
No matter which of the two standard pronunciations you choose, someone may snicker.
The planet was named for Ouranos, the Greek god of the sky and father of the Titans. The Greek take on Ouranos sounds more like "oo-rah-NOHSS" than either of the two English pronunciations.
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