How to pronounce floret
Say it like fluh-RET. Floret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET).
- fluh
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floret pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of floret
American and British speakers say floret in essentially the same way: /fləˈrɛt/ in the US and /fləˈrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: fluh-RET.
What does floret mean?
- A small flower, especially one of a cluster in a composite flower.
Where does floret come from?
From Old French florete, diminutive of flor (“flower”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- floweret
Words that rhyme with floret
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of floret.
Questions about saying floret
How do you pronounce floret?
Say fluh-RET. The American pronunciation is /fləˈrɛt/. In British English it is /fləˈrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floret?
Floret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET). Broken into parts: fluh · RET.
Do Americans and Brits say floret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fləˈrɛt/ and the British form is /fləˈrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.