How to pronounce Flory
Say it like FLOR-ee. Flory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR).
- FLOR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flory 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Flory
American and British speakers say Flory in essentially the same way: /ˈflɔri/ in the US and /ˈflɒri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOR-ee.
What does Flory mean?
- Decorated with fleurs-de-lis projecting from it.
- Having the ends of the arms turn into fleurs-de-lis, rather than having fleurs-de-lis attached to the ends as in a cross floretty.
Where does Flory come from?
From French fleuri (“covered with flowers”), past participle of fleurir.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- paul john flory
Words that rhyme with Flory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Flory.
Questions about saying Flory
How do you pronounce Flory?
Say FLOR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɔri/. In British English it is /ˈflɒri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Flory?
Flory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR). Broken into parts: FLOR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Flory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɔri/ and the British form is /ˈflɒri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.