How to pronounce ninefold
Say it like NIN-fohld. Ninefold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN).
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- NIN
- fohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ninefold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ninefold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NIN-fohld.
What does ninefold mean?
- Having nine times as much or as many.
- Having nine parts.
- By a factor of nine.
Where does ninefold come from?
From Middle English *nynefold, *niȝenfald, from Old English niġonfeald.
Questions about saying ninefold
How do you pronounce ninefold?
Say NIN-fohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪnˌfoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈnɪnˌfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ninefold?
Ninefold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN). Broken into parts: NIN · fohld.
Is ninefold 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 /ˈnɪnˌfəʊld/ (NIN-fohld).