How to pronounce affectionate
Say it like uh-FEK-shuh-nut. Affectionate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- uh
- FEK
- shuh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affectionate 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of affectionate
American and British speakers say affectionate in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛkʃənət/ in the US and /əˈfɛkʃənət/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEK-shuh-nut.
What does affectionate mean?
- Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.“She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.”
- Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.“the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language”
- To show affection to; to have affection for.
Where does affectionate come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin affectiōnātus.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying affectionate
How do you pronounce affectionate?
Say uh-FEK-shuh-nut. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛkʃənət/. In British English it is /əˈfɛkʃənət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affectionate?
Affectionate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: uh · FEK · shuh · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say affectionate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛkʃənət/ and the British form is /əˈfɛkʃənət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.