How to pronounce affectation
Say it like af-ek-TAY-shun. Affectation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- af
- ek
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affectation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- afGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of affectation
American and British speakers say affectation in essentially the same way: /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: af-ek-TAY-shun.
What does affectation mean?
- An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
- An unusual mannerism.
- An ostentatious fondness for something.
Where does affectation come from?
From Middle French affectation and its etymon Latin affectātiōnem, from affectō (“to feign”).
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Words that rhyme with affectation
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Questions about saying affectation
How do you pronounce affectation?
Say af-ek-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affectation?
Affectation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: af · ek · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say affectation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.