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flower
Definition:
(nou) a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms (nou) reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts (nou) the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈflaʊə
Examples:
An entire stretch of the flower garden is uprooted.
I planted a flower in the glade.
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Common mistakes of flower pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "flower" with a short vowel sound, like "flor." In IPA, it should be /ˈflaʊər/ (US) or /ˈflaʊə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the diphthong "ou" to produce the correct sound.
- Ignoring the final "r": English speakers often pronounce "flower" without clearly articulating the final "r." In IPA, it should be /ˈflaʊər/ (US) or /ˈflaʊə/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "flower" with emphasis on the "r" to improve clarity.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "flow-ER." The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈflaʊər/ (US) or /ˈflaʊə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "flow" part when pronouncing "flower."
- Overemphasizing the "l": A common mistake is overly emphasizing the "l" sound, resulting in "fl-OWER." The proper pronunciation is more fluid, /ˈflaʊər/ (US) or /ˈflaʊə/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "flower" smoothly to avoid breaking the flow.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "flower" with "flour," which sounds similar but has different meanings. Both are pronounced /ˈflaʊər/ (US) or /ˈflaʊə/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to context and practice distinguishing these words in sentences.