How to pronounce mayflower
Say it like MAY-flow-er. Mayflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- flow
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mayflower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 mayflower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAY-flow-uh.
What does mayflower mean?
- Any of several plants that flower in May - especially the hawthorn (in Britain) and the trailing arbutus (in the US).
Where does mayflower come from?
From May + flower.
Questions about saying mayflower
How do you pronounce mayflower?
Say MAY-flow-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪˌflaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪˌflaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mayflower?
Mayflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · flow · er.
Is mayflower 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 /ˈmeɪˌflaʊə/ (MAY-flow-uh).