How to Pronounce Cauliflower

To pronounce "cauliflower", say CAUL-ifl-ow-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cauliflower”

"cauliflower" has 4 syllables: caul-ifl-ow-er. It rhymes with glower and dour, if that helps it stick.

What does cauliflower mean?

noun

  1. Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, an annual variety of cabbage, of which the cluster of young flower stalks and buds is eaten as a vegetable.
  2. The edible head or curd of a cauliflower plant.

Words that rhyme with cauliflower

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glowerdourpowerempowerscourbowersourtowerdevouroverpowercowerbrainpower

Related words

cabbageexcrescencebroccolikohlrabicolewortkalewortbrassica

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cauliflower"?▾

"Cauliflower" has 4 syllables: caul · ifl · ow · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "cauliflower"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cauliflower" is /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/.

What does "cauliflower" mean?▾

Cauliflower: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, an annual variety of cabbage, of which the cluster of young flower stalks and buds is eaten as a vegetable.

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