How to pronounce affix
Say it like uh-FIKS. Affix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIKS).
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- uh
- FIKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affix 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.
- FIKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of affix
American and British speakers say affix in essentially the same way: /əˈfɪks/ in the US and /əˈfɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FIKS.
Other ways to say affix
Affix also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AF-iks /ˈæfɪks/
What does affix mean?
- To attach.“to affix a stigma to a person”
- To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.“to affix a syllable to a word”
- To fix or fasten figuratively.“eyes affixed upon the ground”
- A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.
- That which is affixed; an appendage.
- The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
Where does affix come from?
Borrowed from Latin affixus, perfect passive participle of affigere (from ad- + figere).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with affix
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Questions about saying affix
How do you pronounce affix?
Say uh-FIKS. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɪks/. In British English it is /əˈfɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affix?
Affix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIKS). Broken into parts: uh · FIKS.
Do Americans and Brits say affix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɪks/ and the British form is /əˈfɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.