How to Pronounce Flown

To pronounce "flown", say FLOWN — one syllable, IPA /ˈfləʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈfləʊn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flown”

"flown" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does flown mean?

adjective

  1. Suspended in the flies.

    “flown scenery”

verb

  1. To travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.

    “Birds of passage fly to warmer regions as it gets colder in winter.”

  2. To flee, to escape (from).

    “Fly, my lord! The enemy are upon us!”

Synonyms

hurryzoomabscondescapefleeascendaviatefloat

Antonyms

remainstaywalk

Words that rhyme with flown

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

effectedinstalledroutedtravelledmovedupliftedtraveledplane

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flown"?▾

"Flown" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flown"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flown" is /ˈfləʊn/.

What does "flown" mean?▾

Flown: Suspended in the flies.

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