How to pronounce flowers
Say it like FLOW-erz. Flowers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOW).
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- FLOW
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flowers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flowers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLOW-uz.
What does flowers mean?
- plural of flower How to pronounce flower
- third-person singular simple present indicative of flower How to pronounce flower
Words that rhyme with flowers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flowers.
Questions about saying flowers
How do you pronounce flowers?
Say FLOW-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaʊɚz/. In British English it is /ˈflaʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flowers?
Flowers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOW). Broken into parts: FLOW · erz.
Is flowers 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 /ˈflaʊəz/ (FLOW-uz).