How to pronounce folderol
Say it like FAWL-duh-rawl. Folderol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWL).
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- FAWL
- duh
- rawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folderol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of folderol
American and British speakers say folderol in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔldərɔl/ in the US and /ˈfɒldərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOL-duh-rul.
What does folderol mean?
- Nonsense or foolishness.
- A decorative object of little value; a trifle or gewgaw.
Where does folderol come from?
Originally a nonsense refrain in songs, since circa 1701, as "fal, al, deral!", and 1820, used to make the song longer without adding more meaningful content (see non-lexical vocables in music).
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Questions about saying folderol
How do you pronounce folderol?
Say FAWL-duh-rawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔldərɔl/. In British English it is /ˈfɒldərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folderol?
Folderol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWL). Broken into parts: FAWL · duh · rawl.
Do Americans and Brits say folderol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔldərɔl/ and the British form is /ˈfɒldərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.