How to pronounce affable
Say it like AF-uh-bul. Affable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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- AF
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affable 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of affable
American and British speakers say affable in essentially the same way: /ˈæfəbəl/ in the US and /ˈæfəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AF-uh-bul.
What does affable mean?
- Receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.
- Mild; benign.
Where does affable come from?
Borrowed from French affable, from Latin affābilis, from affor (“to address”), from ad + for (“to speak, to talk”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with affable
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Questions about saying affable
How do you pronounce affable?
Say AF-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæfəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈæfəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affable?
Affable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say affable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæfəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈæfəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.