How to pronounce fower
Say it like FOH-er. Fower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-uh.
What does fower mean?
- four
- The digit 4 in the NATO phonetic alphabet.
Where does fower come from?
From Middle English four, fower, from Old English fēower.
Words that rhyme with fower
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fower.
Questions about saying fower
How do you pronounce fower?
Say FOH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fower?
Fower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · er.
Is fower 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 /ˈfəʊə/ (FOH-uh).