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flour
Definition:
(nou) fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈflaʊə
Examples:
Parched grain flour is also one of the flours used in India to make breads.
He grew the wheat which was turned into the flour needed to bake the bread.
It is open to the public for the sale of flour.
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Common mistakes of flour pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "flour" with a short vowel sound as in "cat" /kæt/, instead of the correct diphthong /aʊ/. Tip: Focus on making the "ou" sound glide from /a/ to /ʊ/.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In some accents, "flour" is pronounced with a strong "r" sound, making it sound like /flɔːr/. Tip: In both US /flaʊər/ and UK /flaʊə/, the "r" should be subtle and not overly stressed.
- Confusing with "flower": Learners often mix up "flour" and "flower," pronouncing both the same way. Tip: Remember that "flour" /flaʊər/ is for baking, while "flower" /flaʊə/ refers to the blooming plant.
- Dropping the "l" sound: Some might pronounce "flour" as /faʊər/, omitting the "l" sound. Tip: Ensure to clearly articulate the "l" to maintain the correct pronunciation /flaʊər/.
- Ignoring syllable stress: Some learners may stress the second syllable incorrectly, saying /fləʊər/. Tip: The primary stress is on the first syllable in both US and UK pronunciations, so emphasize the "fl" sound.