To pronounce "folk-etymologize", say FOLK-etym-ol-og-iz-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FOLK-etym-ol-og-iz-e
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"folk-etymologize" has 6 syllables: folk-etym-ol-og-iz-e.
"Folk-etymologize" has 6 syllables: folk · etym · ol · og · iz · e.
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