How to pronounce cornflowers
Say it like KORN-flow-erz. Cornflowers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- flow
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornflowers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- flowGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cornflowers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-flow-uz.
What does cornflowers mean?
- plural of cornflower How to pronounce cornflower
Questions about saying cornflowers
How do you pronounce cornflowers?
Say KORN-flow-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnˌflaʊɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnˌflaʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornflowers?
Cornflowers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · flow · erz.
Is cornflowers 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 /ˈkɔːnˌflaʊəz/ (KAWN-flow-uz).