How to pronounce townsfolk
Say it like TOWNZ-fohk. Townsfolk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOWNZ).
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- TOWNZ
- fohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Townsfolk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOWNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- fohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of townsfolk
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOWNZ-fohk.
What does townsfolk mean?
- The people who live in a town, especially the lower and middle classes.
Where does townsfolk come from?
From town + -s- + folk.
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Questions about saying townsfolk
How do you pronounce townsfolk?
Say TOWNZ-fohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaʊnzˌfoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈtaʊnzˌfəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in townsfolk?
Townsfolk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOWNZ). Broken into parts: TOWNZ · fohk.
Is townsfolk 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 /ˈtaʊnzˌfəʊk/ (TOWNZ-fohk).