How to pronounce afeared
Say it like uh-FEE-erd. Afeared has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈfiərd/uh-FEE-erd
UK British/əˈfiːəd/uh-FEE-ud
- uh
- FEE
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afeared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of afeared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FEE-ud.
What does afeared mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of afear
Where does afeared come from?
Inherited from Middle English aferd.
Questions about saying afeared
How do you pronounce afeared?
Say uh-FEE-erd. The American pronunciation is /əˈfiərd/. In British English it is /əˈfiːəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afeared?
Afeared has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: uh · FEE · erd.
Is afeared pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈfiːəd/ (uh-FEE-ud).