How to pronounce follows
Say it like FOL-ohz. Follows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL).
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US American/ˈfɑloʊz/FOL-ohz
UK British/ˈfɒləʊz/FOL-ohz
- FOL
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Follows 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of follows
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOL-ohz.
What does follows mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of follow How to pronounce follow
- plural of follow How to pronounce follow
Questions about saying follows
How do you pronounce follows?
Say FOL-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈfɒləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in follows?
Follows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL). Broken into parts: FOL · ohz.
Is follows 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 /ˈfɒləʊz/ (FOL-ohz).