How to pronounce affinity
Say it like uh-FIN-uh-tee. Affinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN).
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- uh
- FIN
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affinity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of affinity
- 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-tee.
What does affinity mean?
- (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
- (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
- (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts“in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans”
Where does affinity come from?
From Middle English affinite, from Old French affinité.
Words that rhyme with affinity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affinity.
Questions about saying affinity
How do you pronounce affinity?
Say uh-FIN-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɪnəti/. In British English it is /əˈfɪnəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affinity?
Affinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN). Broken into parts: uh · FIN · uh · tee.
Is affinity 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 /əˈfɪnəti/ (uh-FIN-uh-tee).