How do you pronounce "flower"?

In American English: /ˈflaʊɝ/ (FLOW-ur). In British English: /flˈaʊə/ (FL-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈflaʊɝ/ (FLOW-ur). In Australian English: /flˈaʊə/ (FL-ow).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflaʊɝ/ (FLOW-ur), while in British English it's /flˈaʊə/ (FL-ow).

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flower

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/ˈflaʊɝ/

FLOW-ur

Syllable Breakdown

flaʊflow·ɝer

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