How to pronounce folic
Say it like FOL-ik. Folic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL).
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- FOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of folic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOL-ik.
What does folic mean?
- Of or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid.
Where does folic come from?
From Latin folium (“leaf”) + -ic.
Words that rhyme with folic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of folic.
Questions about saying folic
How do you pronounce folic?
Say FOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑlɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folic?
Folic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL). Broken into parts: FOL · ik.
Is folic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒlɪk/ (FOL-ik).