How to Pronounce Folk

To pronounce "folk", say FOLK — one syllable, IPA /fəʊk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

folk

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying folk, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

1

Syllable

4

Letters

/fəʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “folk”

"folk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with evoke and croak, if that helps it stick.

What does folk mean?

noun

  1. A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.
  2. The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a land, their culture, tradition, or history.
  2. Of or pertaining to common people as opposed to ruling classes or elites.

Hear “folk” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with folk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evokecroakstrokeprovokeinvokebaroqueyokejokecloakpokerevokespoke

Related words

tribephratryseptcountryfamilykinfolkkinsfolkhillbilly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "folk"?▾

"Folk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "folk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "folk" is /fəʊk/.

What does "folk" mean?▾

Folk: A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “folk” in the full dictionary →