How to pronounce deflower
Say it like dee-FLOW-er. Deflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOW).
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- dee
- FLOW
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deflower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FLOWSay this part loudest and longest. 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 deflower
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FLOW.
What does deflower mean?
- To take the virginity of (somebody), especially a woman or girl.
- To deprive of flowers.
- To deprive of grace and beauty.
Where does deflower come from?
From Middle English deflouren, from Old French desflorer (modern French déflorer), from Late Latin deflōrāre.
Words that rhyme with deflower
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Questions about saying deflower
How do you pronounce deflower?
Say dee-FLOW-er. The American pronunciation is /diˈflaʊɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈflaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deflower?
Deflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOW). Broken into parts: dee · FLOW · er.
Is deflower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /dɪˈflaʊ/ (dih-FLOW).