How to pronounce folx
Say it like FOHKS. Folx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FOHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of folx
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOHKS.
What does folx mean?
- Alternative spelling of folks.
- Eye dialect spelling of folks, representing African-American Vernacular English.
Where does folx come from?
Variant of folks. While the word was already gender-neutral, the suffix -x is a deliberate social signal of awareness of sexual minorities.
Words that rhyme with folx
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Words that sound like folx
Questions about saying folx
How do you pronounce folx?
Say FOHKS. The American pronunciation is /foʊks/. In British English it is /fəʊks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folx?
Folx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOHKS.
Is folx 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 /fəʊks/ (FOHKS).
What words sound the same as folx?
Folx sounds the same as folks in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.