How to pronounce flavor
Say it like FLAY-ver. Flavor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flavor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flavor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLAY-vuh.
What does flavor mean?
- the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people“the feel of the city excited him”“a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting”
- the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- (physics) the six kinds of quarks
- lend flavor to“Season the chicken breast after roasting it”
Where does flavor come from?
From Middle English flavor meaning “smell, odor”, usually pleasing, borrowed from Old French flaour (“smell, odor”) (cfr.
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Words that rhyme with flavor
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Questions about saying flavor
How do you pronounce flavor?
Say FLAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flavor?
Flavor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · ver.
Is flavor 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 /ˈfleɪvə/ (FLAY-vuh).