How to pronounce affirms
Say it like uh-FURMZ. Affirms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURMZ).
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US American/əˈfɝmz/uh-FURMZ
UK British/əˈfɜːmz/uh-FURMZ
- uh
- FURMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affirms 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.
- FURMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of affirms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FURMZ.
What does affirms mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of affirm How to pronounce affirm
Questions about saying affirms
How do you pronounce affirms?
Say uh-FURMZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɝmz/. In British English it is /əˈfɜːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affirms?
Affirms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURMZ). Broken into parts: uh · FURMZ.
Is affirms 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 /əˈfɜːmz/ (uh-FURMZ).