How to pronounce afflicted
Say it like uh-FLIK-tid. Afflicted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK).
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- uh
- FLIK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afflicted 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.
- FLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of afflicted
American and British speakers say afflicted in essentially the same way: /əˈflɪktɪd/ in the US and /əˈflɪktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FLIK-tid.
What does afflicted mean?
- simple past and past participle of afflict How to pronounce afflict
- Suffering from an affliction, or suffering from pain, distress or disability.
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Words that rhyme with afflicted
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Questions about saying afflicted
How do you pronounce afflicted?
Say uh-FLIK-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈflɪktɪd/. In British English it is /əˈflɪktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afflicted?
Afflicted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK). Broken into parts: uh · FLIK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say afflicted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈflɪktɪd/ and the British form is /əˈflɪktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.