How to pronounce "misfold" in EnglishNoun
mɪsˈfoʊld
mis·FOHLD
Primary stress: FOHLD
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “misfold”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
mis
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
FOHLD
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("FOHLD"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "misfold" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "misfold is" sounds like "misfold-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "misfold" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “misfold”
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The prionopathies are best known among the neurodegenerative diseases for their ability to misfold, self-propagate, and infect other organisms.
Hear it in context: “misfold”
The English word “misfold” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as mɪsˈfoʊld (phonetic respelling: mis-FOHLD). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (mis · FOHLD), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (FOHLD). Grammatically, “misfold” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Hear native speakers say misfold in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “misfold”
- To fold into an unusual or incorrect tertiary structure; misfolded proteins occur in various diseases, including amyloidoses and dementias, although the question of causation versus consequence is not yet definitively answered for dementias.
- An incorrect or abnormal folding.
Example Sentences (1)
- “The prionopathies are best known among the neurodegenerative diseases for their ability to misfold, self-propagate, and infect other organisms.”
Pronounce: “misfold”
- Pronunciation:
- mis-FOHLD
- Syllables:
- mis · FOHLD
- Written Hyphenation:
- mis · fold
- Primary stress:
- FOHLD
- IPA:
- mɪsˈfoʊld
- Hear it in context
- misfold
Words that Rhyme with “misfold”
-oʊldWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"misfold" (⁄mɪsˈfoʊld⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "misfold" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about misfold
How do you pronounce “misfold”?
“misfold” is pronounced ⁄mɪsˈfoʊld⁄ (mis-FOHLD). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “misfold”?
“misfold” has 2 syllables: mis · FOHLD.
Where is the stress in “misfold”?
The primary stress in “misfold” is on “FOHLD”.
What does “misfold” mean?
To fold into an unusual or incorrect tertiary structure; misfolded proteins occur in various diseases, including amyloidoses and dementias, although the question of causation versus consequence is not yet definitively answered for dementias.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “misfold”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).