How to pronounce gallflower
Say it like GAWL-flow-er. Gallflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAWL).
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- GAWL
- flow
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallflower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- flowGive this part a little weight. 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 gallflower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAWL-flow-uh.
What does gallflower mean?
- The short-styled female flower of certain figs.
Where does gallflower come from?
From gall + flower.
Words that rhyme with gallflower
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gallflower.
Questions about saying gallflower
How do you pronounce gallflower?
Say GAWL-flow-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔlˌflaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːlˌflaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallflower?
Gallflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAWL). Broken into parts: GAWL · flow · er.
Is gallflower 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 /ˈɡɔːlˌflaʊə/ (GAWL-flow-uh).