How to pronounce affining
Say it like uh-FY-ning. Affining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- uh
- FY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affining 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of affining
American and British speakers say affining in essentially the same way: /əˈfaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈfaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FY-ning.
What does affining mean?
- present participle and gerund of affine How to pronounce affine
Words that rhyme with affining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affining.
Questions about saying affining
How do you pronounce affining?
Say uh-FY-ning. The American pronunciation is /əˈfaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈfaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affining?
Affining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: uh · FY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say affining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈfaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.