How to pronounce afflicting
Say it like uh-FLIK-ting. Afflicting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK).
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- uh
- FLIK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afflicting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of afflicting
American and British speakers say afflicting in essentially the same way: /əˈflɪktɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈflɪktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FLIK-ting.
What does afflicting mean?
Words that rhyme with afflicting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of afflicting.
Questions about saying afflicting
How do you pronounce afflicting?
Say uh-FLIK-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈflɪktɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈflɪktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afflicting?
Afflicting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK). Broken into parts: uh · FLIK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say afflicting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈflɪktɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈflɪktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.