How to pronounce affixion
Say it like uh-FIK-shun. Affixion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK).
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- uh
- FIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affixion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of affixion
American and British speakers say affixion in essentially the same way: /əˈfɪkʃən/ in the US and /əˈfɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FIK-shun.
What does affixion mean?
- The act of affixing; affixation, affixment, attachment.
Where does affixion come from?
From affix + -ion.
Words that rhyme with affixion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affixion.
Questions about saying affixion
How do you pronounce affixion?
Say uh-FIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɪkʃən/. In British English it is /əˈfɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affixion?
Affixion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK). Broken into parts: uh · FIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say affixion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɪkʃən/ and the British form is /əˈfɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.