I was reading a book out-loud and came across this name. At the time, I pronounced it
Aurelius: ur-ell-ee-us
The more I think about it, the more I'm sure it is not correct. The word Aura would seem to make it pronounced or-ell-ee-us, and the name Auriel I have always read as are-ee-ell which could also be incorrect.
What is the correct pronunciation of Aurelius and Auriel?
Additionally, some information on the background would make an even better answer.
off-topic: I don't remember the title of the book but it was about Merlin.
Best Answer
This site, howjsay.com gives the pronunciation of Aurelius as most speakers of Southern British English pronounce it.
Aurelius: awe + really + ous (as in famous)
IPA: /ɔː'riːliəs/