How to Pronounce Folders

To pronounce "folders", say FOLD-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

FOLD-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “folders”

"folders" has 2 syllables: fold-ers. It rhymes with boulders and shoulders, if that helps it stick.

What does folders mean?

noun

  1. An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.

    “I keep all my schoolwork in a yellow folder.”

  2. A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

    “My essays are in the folder named "Essays".”

Synonyms

directory

Words that rhyme with folders

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bouldersshouldersstockholdersholdersmoldersshareholdersfreeholdersmouldershouseholderssmolderscardholderspolicyholders

Related words

bookletpamphletbrochureleafletbindersbookletsbrochurescabinets

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "folders"?▾

"Folders" has 2 syllables: fold · ers.

What does "folders" mean?▾

Folders: An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.

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