How to pronounce follicles
Say it like FOL-ih-kulz. Follicles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL).
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- FOL
- ih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Follicles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of follicles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOL-ih-kulz.
What does follicles mean?
- plural of follicle How to pronounce follicle
Questions about saying follicles
How do you pronounce follicles?
Say FOL-ih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑlɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈfɒlɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in follicles?
Follicles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL). Broken into parts: FOL · ih · kulz.
Is follicles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒlɪkəlz/ (FOL-ih-kulz).