How to pronounce afflictions
Say it like uh-FLIK-shunz. Afflictions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK).
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- uh
- FLIK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afflictions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of afflictions
American and British speakers say afflictions in essentially the same way: /əˈflɪkʃənz/ in the US and /əˈflɪkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FLIK-shunz.
What does afflictions mean?
- plural of affliction How to pronounce affliction
Questions about saying afflictions
How do you pronounce afflictions?
Say uh-FLIK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /əˈflɪkʃənz/. In British English it is /əˈflɪkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afflictions?
Afflictions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK). Broken into parts: uh · FLIK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say afflictions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈflɪkʃənz/ and the British form is /əˈflɪkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.