How to Pronounce Manifold

To pronounce "manifold", say MAN-if-old — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “manifold”

"manifold" has 3 syllables: man-if-old. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

What does manifold mean?

noun

  1. A copy made by the manifold writing process.
  2. A pipe fitting or similar device that connects multiple inputs or outputs.

adjective

  1. Various in kind or quality; diverse.

    “The manifold meanings of the simple English word set are infamous among dictionary makers.”

  2. Many in number, numerous; multiple, multiplied.

adverb

  1. Many times; repeatedly.

Synonyms

multiplenumerousdiversemultiplicitousvariedvariousfrequentlyofttimes

Antonyms

onefoldsinglefold

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Words that rhyme with manifold

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coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

multiplemultiplymultiplexmultifoldmultifariousmultiplicitymultifacetedmultipronged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "manifold"?▾

"Manifold" has 3 syllables: man · if · old.

What is the IPA transcription of "manifold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "manifold" is /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/.

What does "manifold" mean?▾

Manifold: A copy made by the manifold writing process.

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