fork, folk

fork -  /fɔːrk/

folk - /foʊk/

• The folk at the party handed me a fork to try their traditional dishes.
• I asked the local folk about the best place to find a good fork for camping.
• Some folk use a spoon instead of a fork for certain dishes.
• The folk at the picnic set the table with a knife and fork for each guest.
• In some folk tales, a magical fork leads the hero to treasure.
• I met some interesting folk who had never used a fork before.
• The folk singer played his guitar while the audience ate with fork and knife.
• These folk customs say a bent fork brings good luck.
• The friendly folk in the town square taught me how to properly hold a fork.
• The folk festival offered meals where each guest brought their own fork and plate.

Key Differences:

    • Fork (a utensil for eating or a branch in a path): /fɔːrk/, with an “aw” sound as in "law".

    • Folk (people or a group with common traditions): /foʊk/, with a long "o" sound as in "go".

The primary distinction is the vowel sound, with fork having the "aw" sound and folk the long "o" sound.