How to pronounce flower

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

American/ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/
British/ˈflaʊ̯.ə/
Australian

What does flower mean?

nounA colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.

A plant that bears flowers, especially a plant that is small and lacks wood.

“We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot.”

verbTo put forth blooms.

“This plant flowers in June.”

To decorate with pictures of flowers.

To reach a state of full development or achievement.

“It only needed watering to take root, to flower and to fructify, and the watering came in due course.”

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