How to pronounce affinities
Say it like uh-FIN-uh-teez. Affinities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN).
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- uh
- FIN
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affinities 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.
- FINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of affinities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-FIN-uh-teez.
What does affinities mean?
- plural of affinity How to pronounce affinity
Questions about saying affinities
How do you pronounce affinities?
Say uh-FIN-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɪnətiz/. In British English it is /əˈfɪnətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affinities?
Affinities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN). Broken into parts: uh · FIN · uh · teez.
Is affinities 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 /əˈfɪnətiz/ (uh-FIN-uh-teez).