How to pronounce folklorist
Say it like FOH-klor-ist. Folklorist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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US American/ˈfoʊklɔrɪst/FOH-klor-ist
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- FOH
- klor
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folklorist 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.
- klorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does folklorist mean?
noun
- A person who studies or collects folklore
Where does folklorist come from?
From folklore + -ist.
Questions about saying folklorist
How do you pronounce folklorist?
Say FOH-klor-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊklɔrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folklorist?
Folklorist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · klor · ist.