How to Pronounce Folks

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/fəʊks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “folks”

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

Sounds exactly like: folkes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does folks mean?

noun

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

noun

  1. The members of one's immediate family, especially one's parents

    “My folks visit us at Christmas.”

  2. People in general; everybody or anybody.

    “Lots of folks like to travel during the holidays.”

Words that rhyme with folks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coaxhoaxevokesinvokesjokesprovokessoaksblokeschokescokesyokessmokes

Related words

tribephratryseptcountryfamilykinfolkkinsfolkhillbilly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "folks"?▾

"Folks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "folks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "folks" is /fəʊks/.

What does "folks" mean?▾

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

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