How to pronounce afflict
Say it like uh-FLIKT. Afflict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIKT).
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- uh
- FLIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afflict 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.
- FLIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of afflict
American and British speakers say afflict in essentially the same way: /əˈflɪkt/ in the US and /əˈflɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FLIKT.
What does afflict mean?
- To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
Where does afflict come from?
From Middle English afflicten (attested in past participle afflicte), from Latin afflīctō (“to damage, harass, torment”), from ad- + flīctus, past participle of afflīgō (“strike, beat”), from ad- + flīgō (“strike”) (whence af-).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with afflict
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Questions about saying afflict
How do you pronounce afflict?
Say uh-FLIKT. The American pronunciation is /əˈflɪkt/. In British English it is /əˈflɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afflict?
Afflict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIKT). Broken into parts: uh · FLIKT.
Do Americans and Brits say afflict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈflɪkt/ and the British form is /əˈflɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.