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How to pronounce folder

folder
/ˈfəʊldər/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Folder, sound by sound

/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

I found your email in the spam folder.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce folder?

Folder is pronounced /ˈfəʊldər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in folder?

Folder has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in folder?

The first syllable: /ˈfəʊldər/.

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