How to pronounce florist
Say it like FLOR-ist. Florist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR).
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- FLOR
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Florist 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 "ah" in father.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of florist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOR-ist.
Other ways to say florist
Florist also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- FLOR-ist /ˈflɔrɪst/
What does florist mean?
- A person who sells flowers.
- A person who cultivates flowers.
- A person who studies or writes about flowers.
Where does florist come from?
From French fleuriste, from Latin floris (“genitive singular of flōs, flower”), + -ist.
Words that rhyme with florist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of florist.
Questions about saying florist
How do you pronounce florist?
Say FLOR-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɑrɪst/. In British English it is /ˈflɒrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in florist?
Florist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR). Broken into parts: FLOR · ist.
Is florist 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 /ˈflɒrɪst/ (FLOR-ist).