The correct spelling of the phrase "were flower" is /wər ˈflaʊər/. The first word, "were," is pronounced with a weak vowel sound, denoted by the IPA symbol schwa (/ə/), followed by the consonant sound /r/. The second word, "flower," is pronounced with the long "ow" or "oa" sound, denoted by the IPA symbol /aʊ/, followed by the vowel sound /ər/. Correct spelling is important for clear communication and avoiding confusion.