How to pronounce affixing
Say it like uh-FIK-sing. Affixing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK).
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- uh
- FIK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affixing 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.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of affixing
American and British speakers say affixing in essentially the same way: /əˈfɪksɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈfɪksɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FIK-sing.
What does affixing mean?
- Of the function or role of an affix“Prefixes, suffixes, and infixes are all affixing particles.”
- present participle and gerund of affix How to pronounce affix
- affixation
Words that rhyme with affixing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affixing.
Questions about saying affixing
How do you pronounce affixing?
Say uh-FIK-sing. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɪksɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈfɪksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affixing?
Affixing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK). Broken into parts: uh · FIK · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say affixing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɪksɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈfɪksɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.