How to Pronounce Cornflower

To pronounce "cornflower", say CORNFL-ow-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cornflower”

"cornflower" has 3 syllables: cornfl-ow-er. It rhymes with glower and dour, if that helps it stick.

What does cornflower mean?

noun

A small annual plant in the family Asteraceae, Centaurea cyanus, usually with bushy blue flowers which grows natively in European cornfields (i.e. wheatfields).
A plant of the species Cichorium intybus.

adjective

Of a blue colour, as that of the cornflower; cornflower blue.

Synonyms

bachelor's button bluebottle chicory button common chicory horseweed ragged sailor succory

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Words that rhyme with cornflower

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glower dour power empower scour bower sour tower devour overpower cower brainpower

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cornflower"?▾

"Cornflower" has 3 syllables: cornfl · ow · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "cornflower"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cornflower" is /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊɚ/.

What does "cornflower" mean?▾

Cornflower: A small annual plant in the family Asteraceae, Centaurea cyanus, usually with bushy blue flowers which grows natively in European cornfields (i.e. wheatfields).

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