How to pronounce quarterfold
Say it like KWOR-ter-fohld. Quarterfold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
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- KWOR
- ter
- fohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quarterfold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of quarterfold
- 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: KWAW-tuh-fohld.
What does quarterfold mean?
- A fold produced by folding a sheet of paper or other material once in half and then again in half at a right angle, resulting in four roughly equal panels or quadrants.
Where does quarterfold come from?
From quarter + fold.
Questions about saying quarterfold
How do you pronounce quarterfold?
Say KWOR-ter-fohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrtɚˌfoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈkwɔːtəˌfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quarterfold?
Quarterfold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · ter · fohld.
Is quarterfold 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 /ˈkwɔːtəˌfəʊld/ (KWAW-tuh-fohld).