How to pronounce eightfold
Say it like AYT-fohld. Eightfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYT).
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US American/ˈeɪtˌfoʊld/AYT-fohld
UK British/ˈeɪtˌfəʊld/AYT-fohld
- AYT
- fohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eightfold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of eightfold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AYT-fohld.
What does eightfold mean?
adjective
- Eight times as much; multiplied by eight.
- Containing eight parts.
- By a factor of eight.
Questions about saying eightfold
How do you pronounce eightfold?
Say AYT-fohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪtˌfoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈeɪtˌfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eightfold?
Eightfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYT). Broken into parts: AYT · fohld.
Is eightfold pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈeɪtˌfəʊld/ (AYT-fohld).