How to pronounce floury
Say it like FLOW-ree. Floury has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOW).
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- FLOW
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floury pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of floury
American and British speakers say floury in essentially the same way: /ˈflaʊri/ in the US and /ˈflaʊri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOW-ree.
What does floury mean?
- Resembling flour.“These mashed potatoes have a floury texture.”
- Covered in flour.“The baker wiped his floury hands on his apron.”
- High in starch; tending to break down easily when cooked.
Where does floury come from?
From Middle English floury, equivalent to flour + -y.
Words that rhyme with floury
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of floury.
Words that sound like floury
Questions about saying floury
How do you pronounce floury?
Say FLOW-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaʊri/. In British English it is /ˈflaʊri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floury?
Floury has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOW). Broken into parts: FLOW · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say floury the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflaʊri/ and the British form is /ˈflaʊri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as floury?
Floury sounds the same as flowery in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.