English pronunciation · Words Starting with U
Uri Pronunciation
Uri is pronounced YUR-ee, IPA /ˈjɝi/.
YUR-ee
US /ˈjɝi/
Syllables: YUR · ee (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (proper): A short male given name of Hebrew origin, best known in English from the performer Uri Geller.
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Uri in a Sentence
- Uri arrived first and saved us two seats.
- The letter was addressed to Uri in careful handwriting.
- Everyone at school called him Uri rather than by his surname.
Common Mispronunciations of Uri
Not OO-ree
English adds a y glide at the front, giving yur rather than oor. Hebrew speakers keep the plainer OO-ree.
Not yoo-REE
Stress the front of the name, since ee at the end is quick and unstressed.
Tip: Written in capitals, URI usually means a uniform resource identifier, and that one is spelled out: yoo-ar-EYE.
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