How to pronounce wildflower
Say it like WYLD-flow-er. Wildflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD).
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- WYLD
- flow
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wildflower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 wildflower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WYLD-flow-uh.
What does wildflower mean?
- A wild (uncultivated) flowering plant.
- A flower from such a plant.
Where does wildflower come from?
From wild + flower.
Questions about saying wildflower
How do you pronounce wildflower?
Say WYLD-flow-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldˌflaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldˌflaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wildflower?
Wildflower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD). Broken into parts: WYLD · flow · er.
Is wildflower 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 /ˈwaɪldˌflaʊə/ (WYLD-flow-uh).