How to pronounce tenfold
Say it like TEN-fohld. Tenfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- fohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenfold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fohldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tenfold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TEN-fohld.
What does tenfold mean?
- By ten times as much.
- Ten times as much or as many.
- Containing ten parts.
- To increase to ten times as much; to multiply by ten.
Where does tenfold come from?
From Middle English tenfold, tenfolde, from Old English tīenfeald, equivalent to ten + -fold.
Questions about saying tenfold
How do you pronounce tenfold?
Say TEN-fohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnfoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenfold?
Tenfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · fohld.
Is tenfold 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 /ˈtɛnfəʊld/ (TEN-fohld).