How to pronounce folklore
Say it like FOH-klor. Folklore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- klor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folklore 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.
- klorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of folklore
- 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-klaw.
What does folklore mean?
- The tales, legends, superstitions, and traditions of a particular ethnic population.
- The tales, superstitions etc. of any particular group or community.
- The collective of proofs or techniques which are widely known among mathematicians, but have never been formally published.
Where does folklore come from?
From folk + lore, coined by British writer William Thoms in 1846 to replace terms such as "popular antiquities".
Questions about saying folklore
How do you pronounce folklore?
Say FOH-klor. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊˌklɔr/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊklɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folklore?
Folklore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · klor.
Is folklore 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 /ˈfəʊklɔː/ (FOH-klaw).