How to pronounce manifold
Say it like MAN-uh-fohld. Manifold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- fohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manifold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of manifold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAN-ih-fohld.
What does manifold mean?
- A pipe fitting or similar device that connects multiple inputs and outputs.
- A Hausdorff topological space that looks locally like the "ordinary" Euclidean space ℝⁿ.
- A polygon mesh representing the continuous, closed surface of a solid object
- Various in kind, quality, or manifestation; diverse.“The manifold meanings of the English word set are infamous among lexicographers.”
- Many in number; numerous.
- Complicated.
- Many times; repeatedly.
Where does manifold come from?
From Middle English manifold, from Old English maniġfeald (“manifold, various, varied, complicated, numerous, abundant, plural”), from Proto-Germanic *managafalþaz, equivalent to many + -fold.
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Questions about saying manifold
How do you pronounce manifold?
Say MAN-uh-fohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəˌfoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manifold?
Manifold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · fohld.
Is manifold 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 /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ (MAN-ih-fohld).