How to Pronounce Folds

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/fəʊldz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “folds”

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

Sounds exactly like: foulds — easy to mix up when writing.

What does folds 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.”

noun

  1. A pen or enclosure for sheep or other domestic animals.
  2. (collective) A group of sheep or goats.

Synonyms

bendcreasebendingcreasingfall overconcedegive ingive wayyieldcohort

Antonyms

unfold

Words that rhyme with folds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thresholdsunfoldsupholdscoldsholdsoldsgoldsmoldsmouldshouseholdsmarigoldsscolds

Related words

plicationbendflexurecreaseplicaclosecrimp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "folds"?▾

"Folds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "folds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "folds" is /fəʊldz/.

What does "folds" mean?▾

Folds: An act of folding.

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