How to pronounce folded
Say it like FOHL-dud. Folded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHL).
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- FOHL
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of folded
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOHL-did.
What does folded mean?
- Having a fold or folds; having undergone folding.
- simple past and past participle of fold How to pronounce fold
Words that rhyme with folded
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Questions about saying folded
How do you pronounce folded?
Say FOHL-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊldəd/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊldɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folded?
Folded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHL). Broken into parts: FOHL · dud.
Is folded 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 /ˈfəʊldɪd/ (FOHL-did).