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dura

/ˈd(j)ʊə̯.ɹə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.69 in modern English

Syllables
du-ra
IPA
/ˈd(j)ʊə̯.ɹə/
5
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Ellipsis of dura mater.

noun

Alternative form of durra.

Uncountable

name

A surname.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Ellipsis of dura mater.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈd(j)ʊə̯.ɹə/
  • British English: /ˈd(j)ʊə̯.ɹə/

Usage

Inflected Forms

durae (plural) duras (plural)

Derived Forms

dural durectomy durotomy

Phrases

pietra dura

Frequently Paired Words

pietra dura

Synonyms

dura mater

Rhymes With

nakamura nomura kimura jura sura pura miura segura nishimura mura tamura bravura

Questions

How do you pronounce dura?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd(j)ʊə̯.ɹə/.
What does dura mean?
Ellipsis of dura mater.
Where does dura come from?
Ellipsis of dura mater.

How to pronounce dura

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