How to pronounce enfold
Say it like in-FOHLD. Enfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOHLD).
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- in
- FOHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enfold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of enfold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-FOHLD.
What does enfold mean?
- To envelop and wrap up something.
- To clasp with the arms; embrace.
Where does enfold come from?
Alteration of earlier infold, from Middle English infolden, equivalent to en- + fold.
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Words that rhyme with enfold
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Questions about saying enfold
How do you pronounce enfold?
Say in-FOHLD. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfoʊld/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enfold?
Enfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOHLD). Broken into parts: in · FOHLD.
Is enfold 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 /ɪnˈfəʊld/ (in-FOHLD).