How to pronounce fisherfolk
Say it like FISH-er-fohk. Fisherfolk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fisherfolk. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FISH
- er
- fohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fisherfolk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fisherfolk
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FISH-uh-fohk.
What does fisherfolk mean?
- People who fish for a living.
- Members of a culture that is dominated by fishing.
- Recreational fishers.
Where does fisherfolk come from?
From fisher (“person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport”) + folk; compare fisherman.
Questions about saying fisherfolk
How do you pronounce fisherfolk?
Say FISH-er-fohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃɚˌfoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃəfəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fisherfolk?
Fisherfolk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · er · fohk.
Is fisherfolk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪʃəfəʊk/ (FISH-uh-fohk).