How to pronounce affecting
Say it like uh-FEK-ting. Affecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
- uh
- FEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affecting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of affecting
American and British speakers say affecting in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈfɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEK-ting.
What does affecting mean?
- Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.
- present participle and gerund of affect How to pronounce affect
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with affecting
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Questions about saying affecting
How do you pronounce affecting?
Say uh-FEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈfɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affecting?
Affecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: uh · FEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say affecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈfɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.