How to pronounce affidavit
Say it like af-uh-DAY-vut. Affidavit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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US American/ˌæfəˈdeɪvət/af-uh-DAY-vut
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- af
- uh
- DAY
- vut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affidavit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- afGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does affidavit mean?
noun
- A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.“He submitted his affidavit rather than appearing to testify in court.”
- To swear by such a document.
Where does affidavit come from?
From Medieval Latin affidavit (“he has sworn”), the third person singular perfect tense of affido (“swear”), from fīdō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeydʰ- (“to command, to persuade, to trust”).
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Questions about saying affidavit
How do you pronounce affidavit?
Say af-uh-DAY-vut. The American pronunciation is /ˌæfəˈdeɪvət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affidavit?
Affidavit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: af · uh · DAY · vut.