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How to pronounce:
folk
Definition:
(nou) people in general (often used in the plural) (nou) a social division of (usually preliterate) people (nou) people descended from a common ancestor (nou) the traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community
Phonetic Transcription:
fəʊk
Examples:
The government is not necessarily the folk.
A popular folk dance is the Quadrille.
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Common mistakes of folk pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many speakers pronounce "folk" with an "oʊ" sound, similar to "oak." This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is with an "oʊ" in US English [foʊk] and "əʊ" in UK English [fəʊk]. Tip: Focus on producing a short "o" sound.
- Ignoring the "l": Some people omit the "l" sound in "folk," pronouncing it as "fok." This is a common mistake that alters the word's meaning. The correct pronunciation includes the "l" sound [foʊk] in US and [fəʊk] in UK. Tip: Practice saying "l" clearly after the "f."
- Stressing the wrong syllable: A few learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fohk." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "folk" [foʊk] in US and [fəʊk] in UK. Tip: Emphasize the "fo" part when you say it.
- Confusing with "folks": Some speakers mistakenly pronounce "folk" as "folks," adding an extra "s" sound. The singular form is pronounced [foʊk] in US and [fəʊk] in UK, without an "s." Tip: Remember that "folk" refers to a group, while "folks" is the plural form.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A few learners pronounce "folk" with a hard "k" sound, making it sound like "fok." The correct ending is softer, pronounced as [foʊk] in US and [fəʊk] in UK. Tip: Practice by saying "folk" softly and clearly, focusing on the ending sound.