How to pronounce foolio
Say it like FOO-lee-oh. Foolio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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- FOO
- lee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foolio 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of foolio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOO-lee-oh.
What does foolio mean?
- A fool.
Questions about saying foolio
How do you pronounce foolio?
Say FOO-lee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfulioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfuːliəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foolio?
Foolio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · lee · oh.
Is foolio 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 /ˈfuːliəʊ/ (FOO-lee-oh).