How to pronounce foliot
Say it like FOH-lee-ut. Foliot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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US American/ˈfoʊliət/FOH-lee-ut
UK British/ˈfəʊliət/FOH-lee-ut
- FOH
- lee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foliot 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foliot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-lee-ut.
What does foliot mean?
noun
- Part of the verge escapement in early clocks.
- A creature from Italian folklore that makes noises and flings objects about.
Questions about saying foliot
How do you pronounce foliot?
Say FOH-lee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊliət/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊliət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foliot?
Foliot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · lee · ut.
Is foliot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊliət/ (FOH-lee-ut).