How to pronounce bellflower
Say it like BEL-flow-er. Bellflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- flow
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellflower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- flowGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bellflower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEL-flow-uh.
What does bellflower mean?
- Any flowering plants in the genus Campanula.
- Flowering plants in the genera, Campanulastrum, Codonopsis, or Platycodon, in the family Campanulaceae.
- Any flowering plant in genus Uvularia.
Where does bellflower come from?
From bell + flower.
Questions about saying bellflower
How do you pronounce bellflower?
Say BEL-flow-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛlˌflaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛlˌflaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bellflower?
Bellflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · flow · er.
Is bellflower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɛlˌflaʊə/ (BEL-flow-uh).