How to pronounce affections
Say it like uh-FEK-shunz. Affections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- uh
- FEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affections 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of affections
American and British speakers say affections in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛkʃənz/ in the US and /əˈfɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEK-shunz.
What does affections mean?
- plural of affection How to pronounce affection
- third-person singular simple present indicative of affection How to pronounce affection
Words that rhyme with affections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affections.
Questions about saying affections
How do you pronounce affections?
Say uh-FEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /əˈfɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affections?
Affections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: uh · FEK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say affections the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /əˈfɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.