How to pronounce twofold
Say it like TOO-fohld. Twofold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- fohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twofold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fohldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of twofold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOO-fohld.
What does twofold mean?
- Double; duplicate; multiplied by two.“The wheat produced a twofold harvest.”
- Having two parts, especially two different parts.“a twofold nature; a twofold sense; a twofold argument”
- In a double degree; doubly.
Where does twofold come from?
From Middle English twofold, from Old English twēofeald.
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Questions about saying twofold
How do you pronounce twofold?
Say TOO-fohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtufoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈtuːfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twofold?
Twofold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · fohld.
Is twofold 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 /ˈtuːfəʊld/ (TOO-fohld).