How to pronounce affabrous
Say it like uh-FAB-rus. Affabrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAB).
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- uh
- FAB
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affabrous 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.
- FABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of affabrous
American and British speakers say affabrous in essentially the same way: /əˈfæbrəs/ in the US and /əˈfæbrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FAB-rus.
What does affabrous mean?
- Executed in a workmanlike manner; ingeniously made.
Where does affabrous come from?
From Latin affaber (“workmanlike”), from ad + faber.
Questions about saying affabrous
How do you pronounce affabrous?
Say uh-FAB-rus. The American pronunciation is /əˈfæbrəs/. In British English it is /əˈfæbrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affabrous?
Affabrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAB). Broken into parts: uh · FAB · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say affabrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfæbrəs/ and the British form is /əˈfæbrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.