How to pronounce folktale
Say it like FOHK-tayl. Folktale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHK).
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- FOHK
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folktale 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.
- taylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of folktale
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOHK-tayl.
What does folktale mean?
- A tale or story that is part of the oral tradition of a people or a place.
Where does folktale come from?
From folk + tale.
Questions about saying folktale
How do you pronounce folktale?
Say FOHK-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊkˌteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊkˌteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folktale?
Folktale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHK). Broken into parts: FOHK · tayl.
Is folktale 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 /ˈfəʊkˌteɪl/ (FOHK-tayl).