How to pronounce misfold
Say it like mis-FOHLD. Misfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOHLD).
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- mis
- FOHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of misfold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mis-FOHLD.
What does misfold mean?
- To fold into an unusual or incorrect tertiary structure; misfolded proteins occur in various diseases, including amyloidoses and dementias, although the question of causation versus consequence is not yet definitively answered for dementias.
- An incorrect or abnormal folding.
Where does misfold come from?
From mis- + fold.
Words that rhyme with misfold
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misfold.
Questions about saying misfold
How do you pronounce misfold?
Say mis-FOHLD. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈfoʊld/. In British English it is /mɪsˈfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfold?
Misfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOHLD). Broken into parts: mis · FOHLD.
Is misfold 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 /mɪsˈfəʊld/ (mis-FOHLD).