How to Pronounce "follies"
word
ˈfɑɫiz
FAH-leez
fˈɒliz
FOL-leez
Definition
'Follies' are foolish actions or ideas, often showing a lack of good judgment. It can also refer to extravagant or silly things people do, especially in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫiz
British English
fˈɒliz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAH-leez
UK
FOL-leez
Listen in Context
People often regret the follies of their youth.
He laughed at his past follies.
The novel describes the follies of its main characters.
We all have our little follies, don't we?