How to Pronounce Urea

To pronounce "urea", say UR-ea — 2 syllables, IPA /jʊˈɹiːə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/jʊˈɹiːə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “urea”

"urea" has 2 syllables: ur-ea. It rhymes with idea and stria, if that helps it stick.

What does urea mean?

noun

  1. A water-soluble organic compound, CO(NH2)2, formed by the metabolism of proteins and excreted in the urine.
  2. Any N-substituted derivative of urea, with the general formula (R1R2N)CO(NR3R4).

Synonyms

carbamide

Words that rhyme with urea

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideastriaaseadyspneagallerialogophiliadiarrheagonorrheadiarrhoeatortillapizzeriayttria

Related words

carbamideformaldehydeammoniaprilledthioureidureideurethan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "urea"?▾

"Urea" has 2 syllables: ur · ea.

What is the IPA transcription of "urea"?▾

The IPA transcription of "urea" is /jʊˈɹiːə/.

What does "urea" mean?▾

Urea: A water-soluble organic compound, CO(NH2)2, formed by the metabolism of proteins and excreted in the urine.

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