How to Pronounce Ouroboros

To pronounce "ouroboros", say OUR-ob-or-os — 4 syllables, IPA /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ouroboros”

"ouroboros" has 4 syllables: our-ob-or-os.

What does ouroboros mean?

noun

  1. A serpent, dragon or worm that eats its own tail, a representation of the continuous cycle of life and death.
  2. A picture or symbol representing the first definition.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ouroboros"?▾

"Ouroboros" has 4 syllables: our · ob · or · os.

What is the IPA transcription of "ouroboros"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ouroboros" is /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/.

What does "ouroboros" mean?▾

Ouroboros: A serpent, dragon or worm that eats its own tail, a representation of the continuous cycle of life and death.

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