How to pronounce folker
Say it like FOH-ker. Folker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of folker
- 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: FOH-kuh.
What does folker mean?
- A performer of folk music.
Where does folker come from?
From folk + -er.
Words that rhyme with folker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of folker.
Questions about saying folker
How do you pronounce folker?
Say FOH-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folker?
Folker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · ker.
Is folker 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 /ˈfəʊkə/ (FOH-kuh).