How to pronounce fivefold
Say it like FYVE-fohld. Fivefold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYVE).
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- FYVE
- fohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fivefold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fivefold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FYVE-fohld.
What does fivefold mean?
- Five times as much or as many.
- In a group or series of five; consisting of five together as one; quintuple.
- By a factor of five.
Where does fivefold come from?
From Middle English fiffold, from Old English fīffeald.
Questions about saying fivefold
How do you pronounce fivefold?
Say FYVE-fohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪvˌfoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪvˌfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fivefold?
Fivefold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYVE). Broken into parts: FYVE · fohld.
Is fivefold 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 /ˈfaɪvˌfəʊld/ (FYVE-fohld).