How to pronounce flor
Say it like FLOR. Flor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of flor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLAW.
What does flor mean?
- A film of yeast that develops on the surface of some wines during fermentation, induced deliberately during the production of sherry.
Where does flor come from?
Borrowed from Spanish flor.
Words that rhyme with flor
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Words that sound like flor
Questions about saying flor
How do you pronounce flor?
Say FLOR. The American pronunciation is /flɔr/. In British English it is /flɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flor?
Flor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLOR.
Is flor 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 /flɔː/ (FLAW).
What words sound the same as flor?
Flor sounds the same as floor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.