American English pronunciation

How to pronounce folklore

IPA transcription: ['foʊk,lɔɹ]

Pronunciation variants: ['foʊk,lɔɹ]['foʊk,lɚ]

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Noun

  • the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture

Usage examples

  • Local folklore states that "Kanakadea" means "where the earth meets the sky".
  • He spent the year studying folklore.
  • Folklore tell us that the municipality's first inhabitants were the Subanons.
  • The town is known for its rich history rooted in oral traditions of folklore.
  • The available summary of folklore materials is not complete.
  • Several bishops are mentioned in the local folklore.
  • Historical examples have their origin from folklore tales and urban legends.
  • The name "Ivan the Fool" hints to a popular hero of Russian folklore.
  • Northern Portugal is also very rich in folklore and traditions dating back to antiquity.
  • Galician-Portuguese folklore is rich in oral traditions.