How to Pronounce Folio

To pronounce "folio", say FOL-io — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfəʊljəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfəʊljəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “folio”

"folio" has 2 syllables: fol-io. It rhymes with oleo- and avolio, if that helps it stick.

What does folio mean?

noun

  1. A leaf of a book or manuscript
  2. A page of a book, that is, one side of a leaf of a book.

verb

  1. To put a serial number on each folio or page of (a book); to page

Synonyms

2ºFffofoliate

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Words that rhyme with folio

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

oleo-avolioboliodelloliovolio

Related words

paginationleafpagemanuscriptpiecelandscapechangsheet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "folio"?▾

"Folio" has 2 syllables: fol · io.

What is the IPA transcription of "folio"?▾

The IPA transcription of "folio" is /ˈfəʊljəʊ/.

What does "folio" mean?▾

Folio: A leaf of a book or manuscript

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