How to pronounce fourfold
Say it like FOR-fohld. Fourfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- fohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fourfold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fohldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fourfold
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FAW-fohld.
What does fourfold mean?
- Four times as great; quadruple.
- Comprised of four individual members.
- By a factor of four.
- To increase to four times as much; to multiply by four.
Where does fourfold come from?
From Middle English fourfold, fourefold, from Old English fēowerfeald.
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Questions about saying fourfold
How do you pronounce fourfold?
Say FOR-fohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrfoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fourfold?
Fourfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · fohld.
Is fourfold pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːfəʊld/ (FAW-fohld).