How to pronounce follis
Say it like FOL-is. Follis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL).
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US American/ˈfɑlɪs/FOL-is
UK British/ˈfɒlɪs/FOL-is
- FOL
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Follis 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of follis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOL-is.
What does follis mean?
noun
- A large bronze coin minted during the Roman Empire.
Where does follis come from?
From Latin follis (“a bag”).
Questions about saying follis
How do you pronounce follis?
Say FOL-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈfɒlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in follis?
Follis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL). Broken into parts: FOL · is.
Is follis 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 /ˈfɒlɪs/ (FOL-is).