How to pronounce affordable
Say it like uh-FOR-duh-bul. Affordable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- uh
- FOR
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affordable 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of affordable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FAW-duh-bul.
What does affordable mean?
- that you have the financial means for“low-cost housing”
Where does affordable come from?
From afford + -able.
Questions about saying affordable
How do you pronounce affordable?
Say uh-FOR-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɔrdəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈfɔːdəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affordable?
Affordable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: uh · FOR · duh · bul.
Is affordable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈfɔːdəbəl/ (uh-FAW-duh-bul).