How to pronounce flower
Say it like FLOW-er. Flower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOW).
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- FLOW
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flower 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLOW-uh.
What does flower mean?
- a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
- reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
- the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- produce or yield flowers“The cherry tree bloomed”
Where does flower come from?
Partly displaced native Old English blostma (which is cognate), whence Modern English blossom.
Words that rhyme with flower
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flower.
Words that sound like flower
Questions about saying flower
How do you pronounce flower?
Say FLOW-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flower?
Flower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOW). Broken into parts: FLOW · er.
Is flower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflaʊə/ (FLOW-uh).
What words sound the same as flower?
Flower sounds the same as flour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.