How to Pronounce Safflower

To pronounce "safflower", say SAFFL-ow-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “safflower”

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

What does safflower mean?

noun

  1. A cultivated thistle-like plant, Carthamus tinctorius, family Asteraceae, now grown mainly for its oil.

Words that rhyme with safflower

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glowerdourpowerempowerscourbowersourtowerdevouroverpowercowerbrainpower

Related words

margarineoleiccarthamussafflowsafflorsaffernsaffron

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "safflower"?▾

"Safflower" has 3 syllables: saffl · ow · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "safflower"?▾

The IPA transcription of "safflower" is /ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/.

What does "safflower" mean?▾

Safflower: A cultivated thistle-like plant, Carthamus tinctorius, family Asteraceae, now grown mainly for its oil.

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