How to pronounce safflower
Say it like SAF-low-er. Safflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAF).
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US American/ˈsæˌflaʊɚ/SAF-low-er
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- SAF
- low
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Safflower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lowGive 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.
What does safflower mean?
noun
- A cultivated thistle-like plant, Carthamus tinctorius, family Asteraceae, now grown mainly for its oil.
Questions about saying safflower
How do you pronounce safflower?
Say SAF-low-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæˌflaʊɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in safflower?
Safflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAF). Broken into parts: SAF · low · er.