How to pronounce affectionately
Say it like uh-FEK-shuh-nut-lee. Affectionately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- uh
- FEK
- shuh
- nut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affectionately 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of affectionately
American and British speakers say affectionately in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛkʃənətli/ in the US and /əˈfɛkʃənətli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEK-shuh-nut-lee.
What does affectionately mean?
- In an affectionate manner.“Catherine is affectionately known as "Kit Kat" to her friends.”
Where does affectionately come from?
From affectionate + -ly.
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Questions about saying affectionately
How do you pronounce affectionately?
Say uh-FEK-shuh-nut-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛkʃənətli/. In British English it is /əˈfɛkʃənətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affectionately?
Affectionately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: uh · FEK · shuh · nut · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say affectionately the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛkʃənətli/ and the British form is /əˈfɛkʃənətli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.