How to pronounce affiance
Say it like uh-FY-uns. Affiance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- uh
- FY
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affiance 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.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of affiance
American and British speakers say affiance in essentially the same way: /əˈfaɪəns/ in the US and /əˈfaɪəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FY-uns.
What does affiance mean?
- To be betrothed to; to promise to marry.
- Faith, trust.
Where does affiance come from?
From Middle French affiance, from affier (from Medieval Latin affīdāre, from *fīdāre, from Latin fīdere) + -ance.
Words that rhyme with affiance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affiance.
Questions about saying affiance
How do you pronounce affiance?
Say uh-FY-uns. The American pronunciation is /əˈfaɪəns/. In British English it is /əˈfaɪəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affiance?
Affiance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: uh · FY · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say affiance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfaɪəns/ and the British form is /əˈfaɪəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.