How to pronounce afferent
Say it like AF-uh-runt. Afferent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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US American/ˈæfərənt/AF-uh-runt
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- AF
- uh
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afferent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does afferent mean?
adjective
- Carrying towards.“An afferent nerve carries impulses from the body to the brain.”
- An afferent structure or connection.
Where does afferent come from?
From Latin adferens (“bringing to”), present participle of adferre (“to bring to”), from ad (“to, toward”) + ferre (“to carry, bear”).
Questions about saying afferent
How do you pronounce afferent?
Say AF-uh-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæfərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afferent?
Afferent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · uh · runt.