How to pronounce fluor
Say it like FLOO-or. Fluor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO).
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US American/ˈfluɔr/FLOO-or
UK British/ˈfluːɔː/FLOO-aw
- FLOO
- or
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of fluor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLOO-aw.
What does fluor mean?
noun
- The mineral fluorite.
Where does fluor come from?
Borrowed from Latin fluor.
Questions about saying fluor
How do you pronounce fluor?
Say FLOO-or. The American pronunciation is /ˈfluɔr/. In British English it is /ˈfluːɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluor?
Fluor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO). Broken into parts: FLOO · or.
Is fluor 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 /ˈfluːɔː/ (FLOO-aw).