How to pronounce affirmed
Say it like uh-FURMD. Affirmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURMD).
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- uh
- FURMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affirmed 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.
- FURMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of affirmed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FURMD.
What does affirmed mean?
- simple past and past participle of affirm How to pronounce affirm
Words that rhyme with affirmed
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Questions about saying affirmed
How do you pronounce affirmed?
Say uh-FURMD. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɝmd/. In British English it is /əˈfɜːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affirmed?
Affirmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURMD). Broken into parts: uh · FURMD.
Is affirmed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈfɜːmd/ (uh-FURMD).