How to pronounce sunflowers
Say it like SUHN-flow-erz. Sunflowers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- flow
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunflowers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- flowGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sunflowers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHN-flow-uz.
What does sunflowers mean?
- plural of sunflower How to pronounce sunflower
Questions about saying sunflowers
How do you pronounce sunflowers?
Say SUHN-flow-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌflaʊɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌflaʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunflowers?
Sunflowers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · flow · erz.
Is sunflowers 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 /ˈsʌnˌflaʊəz/ (SUHN-flow-uz).