How do you pronounce "cauliflower"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːləˌflaʊɝ/ (KAHL-uh-flow-ur). In British English: /kˈɔːlɪflˌaʊə/ (K-awl-ifl-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːləˌflaʊɝ/ (KAHL-uh-flow-ur). In Australian English: /kˈɒlɪflˌaʊə/ (K-ol-ifl-ow).

Is "cauliflower" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːləˌflaʊɝ/ (KAHL-uh-flow-ur), while in British English it's /kˈɔːlɪflˌaʊə/ (K-awl-ifl-ow).

How to Pronounce "cauliflower"

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cauliflower

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/ˈkɑːləˌflaʊɝ/

KAHL-uh-flow-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːlcau·əli·flaʊflow·ɝer

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