How to pronounce filk
Say it like FILK. Filk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FILK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of filk
American and British speakers say filk in essentially the same way: /fɪlk/ in the US and /fɪlk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FILK.
What does filk mean?
- About or inspired by science fiction, fantasy, horror, science, and/or subjects of interest to fans of speculative fiction; frequently, being a song whose lyrics have been altered to refer to science fiction; parodying. (However, much filk music is original rather than parodic.)
- Filk music.
- In general
- A filk song written as a parody of, or in the form of and with reference to, another song (which need not itself be a filk song). Compare verb transitive sense.
- To perform filk music.
- To participate in a filk circle, including singing along.
- To write a parody of (a song).
Where does filk come from?
Originally "filk music" was a typo for "folk music" in a never-published essay on the influence of Science Fiction and Fantasy on folk music.
Words that rhyme with filk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of filk.
Questions about saying filk
How do you pronounce filk?
Say FILK. The American pronunciation is /fɪlk/. In British English it is /fɪlk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filk?
Filk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FILK.
Do Americans and Brits say filk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪlk/ and the British form is /fɪlk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.