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