How to pronounce smallfolk
Say it like SMAWL-fohk. Smallfolk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAWL).
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- SMAWL
- fohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smallfolk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of smallfolk
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SMAWL-fohk.
What does smallfolk mean?
- Small humanoid creatures, such as gnomes and halflings.
Where does smallfolk come from?
From small (adjective) + folk.
Questions about saying smallfolk
How do you pronounce smallfolk?
Say SMAWL-fohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɔlˌfoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈsmɔːlfəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smallfolk?
Smallfolk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAWL). Broken into parts: SMAWL · fohk.
Is smallfolk 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 /ˈsmɔːlfəʊk/ (SMAWL-fohk).