How To Pronounce Manifold
manifold
In British English, manifold is pronounced /ˈmæn.ɪ.fəʊld/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmæ̃n.ɪ.fəʊɫd̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈmæn.ə.foʊld/.
Manifold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Manifold has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Ooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Manifold
How do you pronounce manifold in British English?
In British English, manifold is pronounced /ˈmæn.ɪ.fəʊld/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmæ̃n.ɪ.fəʊɫd̚].
How do you pronounce manifold in American English?
In American English, manifold is pronounced /ˈmæn.ə.foʊld/.
How many syllables are in manifold?
Manifold has three syllables, /mæn/ + /ɪ/ + /fəʊld/.
Where is the stress in manifold?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /mæn/.
Do British and American English pronounce manifold the same way?
No. British English has /ˈmæn.ɪ.fəʊld/ and American English has /ˈmæn.ə.foʊld/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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