To pronounce "folktale", say FOLKT-al-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
folktale
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FOLKT-al-e
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"folktale" has 3 syllables: folkt-al-e. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Folktale" has 3 syllables: folkt · al · e.
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