How to pronounce follies
Say it like FOL-eez. Follies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL).
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US American/ˈfɑliz/FOL-eez
UK British/ˈfɒliz/FOL-eez
- FOL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Follies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of follies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOL-eez.
What does follies mean?
noun
- plural of folly How to pronounce folly
- A lavishly-produced theatrical revue characterized by major stars, huge casts, and opulent costumes and scenery.“The most famous Broadway theatrical revues of all time were the Ziegfeld Follies.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of folly How to pronounce folly
Where does follies come from?
From French folies.
Questions about saying follies
How do you pronounce follies?
Say FOL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑliz/. In British English it is /ˈfɒliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in follies?
Follies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL). Broken into parts: FOL · eez.
Is follies 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 /ˈfɒliz/ (FOL-eez).