How to pronounce floral
Say it like FLOR-ul. Floral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR).
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- FLOR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floral 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of floral
American and British speakers say floral in essentially the same way: /ˈflɔrəl/ in the US and /ˈflɔːrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAW-rul.
What does floral mean?
- resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers“an unusual floral design”
- relating to or associated with flowers“floral organs”
- of or relating to the plant life in a particular region“characteristic alpine floral elements”
Where does floral come from?
From French floral, from Latin flōrālis, from flōs (“flower”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with floral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of floral.
Questions about saying floral
How do you pronounce floral?
Say FLOR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɔrəl/. In British English it is /ˈflɔːrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floral?
Floral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR). Broken into parts: FLOR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say floral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɔrəl/ and the British form is /ˈflɔːrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.