To pronounce "dura", say DUR-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"dura" has 2 syllables: dur-a. It rhymes with bravura and pleura, if that helps it stick.
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"Dura" has 2 syllables: dur · a.
Dura: The dura mater, the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord.
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