How to pronounce countryfolk
Say it like KUHN-tree-fohk. Countryfolk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN).
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- KUHN
- tree
- fohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countryfolk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of countryfolk
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KUHN-tree-fohk.
What does countryfolk mean?
- People who live in the country; rural dwellers.
Where does countryfolk come from?
From country + folk.
Questions about saying countryfolk
How do you pronounce countryfolk?
Say KUHN-tree-fohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌntriˌfoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈkʌntriˌfəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countryfolk?
Countryfolk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN). Broken into parts: KUHN · tree · fohk.
Is countryfolk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkʌntriˌfəʊk/ (KUHN-tree-fohk).