Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

april showers bring may flowers

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.78 in modern English

Syllables: april show-er-s bring -may flow-ers
IPA

49

Scrabble Score

27

Letters

5

Syllables

16

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

The month of April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.

proverb

A period of discomfort or hardship can provide the basis for a period of happiness and joy.

Phrases

every dark cloud has a silver lining ne'er cast a clout till May be out

Frequently Paired Words

every dark cloud has a silver lining ne'er cast a clout till May be out

Questions

What does april showers bring may flowers mean?: The month of April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.

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