How to pronounce unfolded
Say it like un-FOHL-did. Unfolded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOHL).
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- un
- FOHL
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfolded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unfolded
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-FOHL-did.
What does unfolded mean?
Questions about saying unfolded
How do you pronounce unfolded?
Say un-FOHL-did. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfoʊldɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈfəʊldɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfolded?
Unfolded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOHL). Broken into parts: un · FOHL · did.
Is unfolded 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 /ənˈfəʊldɪd/ (un-FOHL-did).