How to Pronounce Folklore

To pronounce "folklore", say FOLKL-or-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfəʊk.lɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “folklore”

"folklore" has 3 syllables: folkl-or-e. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

What does folklore mean?

noun

  1. The tales, legends and superstitions of a particular ethnic population.

Words that rhyme with folklore

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

folklifefolktraditionlegendloreeofgeneticexpressions

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "folklore"?▾

"Folklore" has 3 syllables: folkl · or · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "folklore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "folklore" is /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/.

What does "folklore" mean?▾

Folklore: The tales, legends and superstitions of a particular ethnic population.

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