English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Florist Pronunciation
Florist is pronounced FLAH-rist, IPA /ˈflɑrɪst/.
FLAH-rist
US /ˈflɑrɪst/ · UK /ˈflɒrɪst/
Syllables: FLAH · rist (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A person or shop that sells cut flowers and arrangements.
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Florist in a Sentence
- The florist on the high street opens at seven.
- She trained as a florist after leaving the bank.
- Ask the florist to send them on Friday.
Common Mispronunciations of Florist
Not FLOW-rist
The first beat has nothing of flower in it. It is a short flah or flo, depending on the accent.
Not flaw-RIST
Volume belongs to the opening, and the ending closes on a hissed st.
Tip: Floral and florist share that opening, and neither of them says the word flower.
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