How to Pronounce Flower

To pronounce "flower", say FLOW-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈflaʊ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈflaʊ.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flower”

"flower" has 2 syllables: flow-er. It rhymes with glower and dour, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: flour — easy to mix up when writing.

What does flower mean?

noun

  1. A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.
  2. A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.

verb

  1. To put forth blooms.

    “This plant flowers in June.”

  2. To decorate with pictures of flowers.

Synonyms

creamprimeheadpseudanthiumflourishbloomblossom

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Words that rhyme with flower

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glowerdourpowerempowerscourbowersourtowerdevouroverpowercowerbrainpower

Related words

blossombloomflushefflorescencepeakheydayprimeinflorescence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flower"?▾

"Flower" has 2 syllables: flow · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "flower"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flower" is /ˈflaʊ.ə/.

What does "flower" mean?▾

Flower: A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

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