English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Flowers Pronunciation
Flowers is pronounced FLOW-erz, IPA /ˈflaʊɝz/.
FLOW-erz
US /ˈflaʊɝz/
Syllables: FLOW · erz (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (plural): The blooms of a plant, especially when cut and given as a gift.
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Flowers in a Sentence
- He brought flowers and an apology.
- The flowers in the window box need water.
- Wild flowers cover the bank in May.
Common Mispronunciations of Flowers
Not FLOW-erss
The plural s is a z after that r, so the word closes on erz.
Not FLORZ
Both parts of the opening vowel are there, an ow settling onto a weak er, and squashing them gives floors.
Tip: Flowers and flours are said the same, which is why a shopping list has to spell them out.
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