How to pronounce fleuron
Say it like FLUUR-on. Fleuron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUUR).
- FLUUR
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleuron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of fleuron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLYOOR-ron.
What does fleuron mean?
- An ornament or knob in the shape of a flower
- The small decorative flower at the centre of each side of a Corinthian abacus; a flos.
- A decorative typographic element, used to separate passages or simply for decoration. Often doubled, e.g. 🙚 🙘 or 🙘🙚, or combined with other fleurons into a short line.
Where does fleuron come from?
From Old French floron (“flower”), spelling later changed to match modern French fleuron.
Words that rhyme with fleuron
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fleuron.
Questions about saying fleuron
How do you pronounce fleuron?
Say FLUUR-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʊrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈfljʊərɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleuron?
Fleuron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUUR). Broken into parts: FLUUR · on.
Is fleuron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfljʊərɒn/ (FLYOOR-ron).