How to pronounce aff
Say it like AF. Aff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/æf/AF
UK British/æf/AF
- AF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of aff
American and British speakers say aff in essentially the same way: /æf/ in the US and /æf/ in the UK.
British respelling: AF.
What does aff mean?
noun
- Affirmative; the resolution made by one group and countered by the opposing group's negative.
Where does aff come from?
Apocopic form of affirmative.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with aff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aff.
Questions about saying aff
How do you pronounce aff?
Say AF. The American pronunciation is /æf/. In British English it is /æf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aff?
Aff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AF.
Do Americans and Brits say aff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æf/ and the British form is /æf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.