How to pronounce sevenfold
Say it like SEV-un-fohld. Sevenfold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV).
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- SEV
- un
- fohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sevenfold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep 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 sevenfold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SEV-un-fohld.
What does sevenfold mean?
- Seven times as much; multiplied by seven.
- Having seven parts; composed of seven items.
- By a factor of seven.
Where does sevenfold come from?
Inherited from Middle English sevenfold, sevenefold, from Old English seofonfeald.
Questions about saying sevenfold
How do you pronounce sevenfold?
Say SEV-un-fohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛvənˌfoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈsɛvənˌfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sevenfold?
Sevenfold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV). Broken into parts: SEV · un · fohld.
Is sevenfold 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 /ˈsɛvənˌfəʊld/ (SEV-un-fohld).