How to pronounce affiliated
Say it like uh-FIL-ee-ay-tid. Affiliated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL).
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- uh
- FIL
- ee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affiliated 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.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of affiliated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-FIL-ih-ay-tid.
What does affiliated mean?
- being joined in close association“affiliated clubs”“all art schools whether independent or attached to universities”
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Words that rhyme with affiliated
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Questions about saying affiliated
How do you pronounce affiliated?
Say uh-FIL-ee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɪliˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈfɪlɪˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affiliated?
Affiliated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL). Broken into parts: uh · FIL · ee · ay · tid.
Is affiliated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈfɪlɪˌeɪtɪd/ (uh-FIL-ih-ay-tid).