How to Pronounce "wallflower"
word
ˈwɔɫˌfɫaʊɝ
WAWL-flou-er
wˈɔːlflaʊɐ
WAWL-flou-uh
Definition
A wallflower is a person who is very shy, especially at social events, and often stays quiet or apart from others. It can also refer to someone who is not noticed or included.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔɫˌfɫaʊɝ
British English
wˈɔːlflaʊɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWL-flou-er
UK
WAWL-flou-uh
Listen in Context
She was a wallflower at the school dance, just watching from the side.
If you feel like a wallflower, try talking to someone new.
John is often a wallflower at parties.
Don’t worry, I used to be a total wallflower until I met new friends.