How to Pronounce Folded

To pronounce "folded", say FOLD-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfəʊldɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfəʊldɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “folded”

"folded" has 2 syllables: fold-ed. It rhymes with scolded and unfolded, if that helps it stick.

What does folded mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To confine animals in a fold.

Synonyms

bendcreasefall overconcedegive ingive wayyield

Antonyms

unfold

Words that rhyme with folded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scoldedunfoldedmouldedblindfoldedremoldedremoulded

Related words

accordionbifoldclosedcollapseddoubledfolded-uppleatedplicate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "folded"?▾

"Folded" has 2 syllables: fold · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "folded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "folded" is /ˈfəʊldɪd/.

What does "folded" mean?▾

Folded: To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.

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