How to pronounce affluenza
Say it like af-loo-EN-zuh. Affluenza has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN).
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- af
- loo
- EN
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affluenza pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- afGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of affluenza
American and British speakers say affluenza in essentially the same way: /ˌæfluˈɛnzə/ in the US and /ˌæfluːˈɛnzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: af-loo-EN-zuh.
What does affluenza mean?
- A feeling of dissatisfaction, anxiety, etc., caused by the dogged and ongoing pursuit of more goods and possessions.
Where does affluenza come from?
Blend of affluence + influenza.
Words that rhyme with affluenza
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affluenza.
Questions about saying affluenza
How do you pronounce affluenza?
Say af-loo-EN-zuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæfluˈɛnzə/. In British English it is /ˌæfluːˈɛnzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affluenza?
Affluenza has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN). Broken into parts: af · loo · EN · zuh.
Do Americans and Brits say affluenza the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæfluˈɛnzə/ and the British form is /ˌæfluːˈɛnzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.