folk illness

Questions

What does folk illness mean?

A combination of psychiatric and somatic symptoms that are considered to be a recognizable disease only within a specific society or culture.

How to pronounce folk illness

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “folk illness”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “folk illness”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “folk illness” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.