How to pronounce fauld
Say it like FAWLD. Fauld is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FAWLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fauld pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of fauld
American and British speakers say fauld in essentially the same way: /fɔld/ in the US and /fɔːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAWLD.
What does fauld mean?
- The arch over the dam of a blast furnace; the tymp arch.
Where does fauld come from?
From Middle English fold (“enclosure”).
Words that rhyme with fauld
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fauld.
Questions about saying fauld
How do you pronounce fauld?
Say FAWLD. The American pronunciation is /fɔld/. In British English it is /fɔːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fauld?
Fauld is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAWLD.
Do Americans and Brits say fauld the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɔld/ and the British form is /fɔːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.