How to pronounce folding
Say it like FOHL-ding. Folding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHL).
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- FOHL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Folding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of folding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOHL-ding.
What does folding mean?
- the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape“understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code”
- a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
- the act of folding“he gave the napkins a double fold”
- capable of being folded up and stored“a foldaway bed”
Where does folding come from?
By surface analysis, fold + -ing.
Words that rhyme with folding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of folding.
Questions about saying folding
How do you pronounce folding?
Say FOHL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in folding?
Folding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHL). Broken into parts: FOHL · ding.
Is folding 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 /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ (FOHL-ding).