How to pronounce folders
Say it like FOHL-derz. Folders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHL).
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US American/ˈfoʊldɚz/FOHL-derz
UK British/ˈfəʊldəz/FOHL-duz
- FOHL
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of folders
- 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: FOHL-duz.
What does folders mean?
noun
- plural of folder How to pronounce folder
Questions about saying folders
How do you pronounce folders?
Say FOHL-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊldɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊldəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folders?
Folders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHL). Broken into parts: FOHL · derz.
Is folders 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 /ˈfəʊldəz/ (FOHL-duz).