How to pronounce affective
Say it like uh-FEK-tiv. Affective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- uh
- FEK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affective 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of affective
American and British speakers say affective in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛktɪv/ in the US and /əˈfɛktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEK-tiv.
What does affective mean?
- Relating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions.
- Emotional; emotionally charged; affecting.
Where does affective come from?
From Medieval Latin affectivus, from Latin affectus, past participle of afficere (“to affect”).
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Words that rhyme with affective
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Questions about saying affective
How do you pronounce affective?
Say uh-FEK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛktɪv/. In British English it is /əˈfɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affective?
Affective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: uh · FEK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say affective the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛktɪv/ and the British form is /əˈfɛktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.