How to pronounce fleur
Say it like FLUR. Fleur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of fleur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLUR.
What does fleur mean?
- fleur-de-lis
Where does fleur come from?
An ellipsis of fleur-de-lis from French fleur (“flower”).
Words that rhyme with fleur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fleur.
Questions about saying fleur
How do you pronounce fleur?
Say FLUR. The American pronunciation is /flɝ/. In British English it is /flɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleur?
Fleur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLUR.
Is fleur 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 /flɜː/ (FLUR).