How to pronounce affectively
Say it like uh-FEK-tiv-lee. Affectively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
- uh
- FEK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affectively 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of affectively
American and British speakers say affectively in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛktɪvli/ in the US and /əˈfɛktɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEK-tiv-lee.
What does affectively mean?
- In an affective way; emotionally.
Where does affectively come from?
From affective + -ly.
Words that rhyme with affectively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affectively.
Questions about saying affectively
How do you pronounce affectively?
Say uh-FEK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛktɪvli/. In British English it is /əˈfɛktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affectively?
Affectively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: uh · FEK · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say affectively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛktɪvli/ and the British form is /əˈfɛktɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.