To pronounce "folkie", say FOLK-ie — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FOLK-ie
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"folkie" has 2 syllables: folk-ie. It rhymes with smoky and low-key, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: folky — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Folkie" has 2 syllables: folk · ie.
Folkie: A folk singer, or an enthusiast of folk music.
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