How to pronounce affirming
Say it like uh-FUR-ming. Affirming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
- uh
- FUR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affirming 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.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of affirming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FUR-ming.
What does affirming mean?
- present participle and gerund of affirm How to pronounce affirm
- The act of one who affirms something; an affirmation.
- That affirms.“an affirming smile and approving nod”
- Accepting of same-sex/same-gender sexual relationships – or, more broadly, the gender identities, sexual orientations, and sexual relationships of LGBTQ people – on the same terms as those of cisgender, heterosexual people.
Where does affirming come from?
From Middle English affermynge; equivalent to affirm + -ing.
Words that rhyme with affirming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affirming.
Questions about saying affirming
How do you pronounce affirming?
Say uh-FUR-ming. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɝmɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈfɜːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affirming?
Affirming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: uh · FUR · ming.
Is affirming 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 /əˈfɜːmɪŋ/ (uh-FUR-ming).