How to Pronounce Fold

To pronounce "fold", say FOLD — one syllable, IPA /fəʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/fəʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fold”

"fold" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

What does fold mean?

noun

  1. An act of folding.

    “After two reraises in quick succession, John realised his best option was probably a fold.”

  2. A bend or crease.

verb

  1. To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
  2. To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.

    “If you fold the sheets, they'll fit more easily in the drawer.”

Synonyms

bendcreasebendingcreasingfall overconcedegive ingive wayyield

Antonyms

unfold

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Words that rhyme with fold

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldtoldmarigold

Related words

plicationbendflexurecreaseplicaclosecrimp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fold"?▾

"Fold" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fold" is /fəʊld/.

What does "fold" mean?▾

Fold: An act of folding.

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