How to pronounce landfolk
Say it like LAND-fohk. Landfolk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND).
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- LAND
- fohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Landfolk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of landfolk
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LAND-fohk.
What does landfolk mean?
- The inhabitants of a region, especially if native.
Where does landfolk come from?
Calque of Middle English lond folk or Old English landfolc.
Questions about saying landfolk
How do you pronounce landfolk?
Say LAND-fohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈlændˌfoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈlændˌfəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in landfolk?
Landfolk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND). Broken into parts: LAND · fohk.
Is landfolk 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 /ˈlændˌfəʊk/ (LAND-fohk).