How to pronounce folksy
Say it like FOHK-see. Folksy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHK).
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US American/ˈfoʊksi/FOHK-see
UK British/ˈfəʊksi/FOHK-see
- FOHK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folksy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of folksy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOHK-see.
What does folksy mean?
adjective
- Characteristic of common folk.
- Characteristic of simple country life.
- Informal, affable, and familiar.
Where does folksy come from?
From folks + -y or folk + -sy.
Questions about saying folksy
How do you pronounce folksy?
Say FOHK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊksi/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folksy?
Folksy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHK). Broken into parts: FOHK · see.
Is folksy 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 /ˈfəʊksi/ (FOHK-see).