How to Pronounce "april showers bring may flowers"
expression
AY-pruhl SHOW-erz BRING MAY FLOW-erz
AY-pruhl SHOW-uhz BRING MAY FLOW-uhz
Definition
This expression means that bad or difficult times (April's rain) are often followed by good results or happiness (May's flowers). It’s about hope and patience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪpɹəɫ/ /ˈʃaʊɝz/ /ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈmeɪ/ /ˈfɫaʊɝz
British English
ˈeɪprəl/ /ˈʃaʊəz/ /bɹˈɪŋ/ /mˈeɪ/ /ˈflaʊ.əz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AY-pruhl SHOW-erz BRING MAY FLOW-erz
UK
AY-pruhl SHOW-uhz BRING MAY FLOW-uhz
Listen in Context
My mom says April showers bring May flowers when things are hard.
Don't worry. April showers bring May flowers.
She told her friend, 'April showers bring May flowers,' after the exam.
Whenever something goes wrong, I remind myself that April showers bring May flowers.