How to pronounce flowerpot
Say it like FLOW-er-pot. Flowerpot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOW).
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US American/ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/FLOW-er-pot
UK British/ˈflaʊˌpɒt/FLOW-pot
- FLOW
- er
- pot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flowerpot 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.
- potGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of flowerpot
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOW-pot.
What does flowerpot mean?
noun
- A pot filled with soil in which plants are grown.
Where does flowerpot come from?
From flower + pot.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying flowerpot
How do you pronounce flowerpot?
Say FLOW-er-pot. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/. In British English it is /ˈflaʊˌpɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flowerpot?
Flowerpot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOW). Broken into parts: FLOW · er · pot.
Is flowerpot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈflaʊˌpɒt/ (FLOW-pot).