How to pronounce flow

Say it like this: /ˈfloʊ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈfloʊ/
British/ˈfləʊ/

What does flow mean?

nounMovement in people or things characterized with a continuous motion, involving either a non solid mass or a multitude.

The movement of a real or figurative fluid.

A formalization of the idea of the motion of particles in a fluid, as a group action of the real numbers on a set.

“The notion of flow is basic to the study of ordinary differential equations.”

verbTo move as a fluid from one position to another.

“Tears flow from the eyes.”

To proceed; to issue forth; to emanate.

“Wealth flows from industry and economy.”

To move or match smoothly, gracefully, or continuously.

“The writing is grammatically correct, but it just doesn't flow.”

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