How to pronounce folkish
Say it like FOH-kish. Folkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folkish 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.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of folkish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-kish.
What does folkish mean?
- Popular; referring to the culture of ordinary people.
- In the style of folk music.
- Practicing a form of Heathenry that is traditional.
Where does folkish come from?
From folk + -ish. (Compare Old English folcisc, and German völkisch.)
Questions about saying folkish
How do you pronounce folkish?
Say FOH-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folkish?
Folkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · kish.
Is folkish 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 /ˈfəʊkɪʃ/ (FOH-kish).