How to pronounce afflatus
Say it like uh-FLAY-tus. Afflatus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
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- uh
- FLAY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afflatus 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.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of afflatus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-FLAY-tus.
What does afflatus mean?
- A sudden rush of creative impulse or inspiration, often attributed to divine influence.“divine afflatus”
Where does afflatus come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin afflātus (“breath, blowing or breathing on, spiritual inspiration”), from afflō (“to blow, breathe on or towards”) + -tus (forming action nouns), from ad- (“to, towards”) + flō (“breathe, blow”).
Words that rhyme with afflatus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of afflatus.
Questions about saying afflatus
How do you pronounce afflatus?
Say uh-FLAY-tus. The American pronunciation is /əˈfleɪtəs/. In British English it is /əˈfleɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afflatus?
Afflatus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: uh · FLAY · tus.
Is afflatus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈfleɪtəs/ (uh-FLAY-tus).