How to pronounce sixfold
Say it like SIKS-fohld. Sixfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIKS).
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- SIKS
- fohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixfold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIKSSay 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 sixfold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SIKS-fohld.
What does sixfold mean?
- Having six times as much or as many.
- Having six component parts.“The method is sixfold, and I will tell you what the six steps you must take are.”
- Times six, multiplied by six.
Where does sixfold come from?
From Middle English sexfold, from Old English sixfeald.
Questions about saying sixfold
How do you pronounce sixfold?
Say SIKS-fohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪksˌfoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈsɪksˌfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixfold?
Sixfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIKS). Broken into parts: SIKS · fohld.
Is sixfold 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 /ˈsɪksˌfəʊld/ (SIKS-fohld).