How to pronounce foolery
Say it like FOO-luh-ree. Foolery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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- FOO
- luh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foolery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of foolery
American and British speakers say foolery in essentially the same way: /ˈfuləri/ in the US and /ˈfuːləri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOO-luh-ree.
What does foolery mean?
- Foolish behavior or speech.
Where does foolery come from?
From Middle English foleri, ffollery, equivalent to fool + -ery.
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Questions about saying foolery
How do you pronounce foolery?
Say FOO-luh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfuləri/. In British English it is /ˈfuːləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foolery?
Foolery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · luh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say foolery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfuləri/ and the British form is /ˈfuːləri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.