How to pronounce foliage
Say it like FOH-lij. Foliage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- lij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foliage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foliage
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-lih-ij.
What does foliage mean?
- The leaves of plants.
- An architectural ornament representing foliage.
Where does foliage come from?
From earlier foilage, from Late Middle English ffoylage, from Middle French feuillage.
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Questions about saying foliage
How do you pronounce foliage?
Say FOH-lij. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊlɪɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foliage?
Foliage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · lij.
Is foliage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈfəʊlɪɪdʒ/ (FOH-lih-ij).