How to pronounce affected
Say it like uh-FEK-tid. Affected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
- uh
- FEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affected 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.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of affected
American and British speakers say affected in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛktɪd/ in the US and /əˈfɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEK-tid.
What does affected mean?
- Influenced or changed by something.“The affected products had to be recalled.”
- Simulated in order to impress.“He spoke with an affected English accent.”
- Emotionally moved; touched.
- Someone affected, as by a disease.
- simple past and past participle of affect How to pronounce affect“The thunderstorm affected the compass, and we got lost.”
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Words that rhyme with affected
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Questions about saying affected
How do you pronounce affected?
Say uh-FEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛktɪd/. In British English it is /əˈfɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affected?
Affected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: uh · FEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say affected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛktɪd/ and the British form is /əˈfɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.