folklore

/ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

Syllables folk·lore

Stress FOLK-lore

Phonics Breakdown

folk

/foʊk/

long o

lore

/lɔːr/

r-controlled or

Meaning

traditional beliefs, stories, and customs of a people

Sound Reference

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folk=/foʊk/(folk) + lore=/lɔːr/(lore)

Example

Folklore helps us understand the traditions of a culture.