How to pronounce affairs
Say it like uh-FAIRZ. Affairs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAIRZ).
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- uh
- FAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affairs 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.
- FAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of affairs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FAIRZ.
What does affairs mean?
- matters of personal concern“get his affairs in order”
- transactions of professional or public interest“news of current affairs”“great affairs of state”
Words that rhyme with affairs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affairs.
Questions about saying affairs
How do you pronounce affairs?
Say uh-FAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛrz/. In British English it is /əˈfɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affairs?
Affairs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAIRZ). Broken into parts: uh · FAIRZ.
Is affairs 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 /əˈfɛəz/ (uh-FAIRZ).