How to pronounce affordably
Say it like uh-FOR-duh-blee. Affordably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- uh
- FOR
- duh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affordably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of affordably
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FAW-duh-blee.
What does affordably mean?
- In an affordable manner; to an affordable degree
Where does affordably come from?
From affordable + -ly.
Questions about saying affordably
How do you pronounce affordably?
Say uh-FOR-duh-blee. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɔrdəbli/. In British English it is /əˈfɔːdəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affordably?
Affordably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: uh · FOR · duh · blee.
Is affordably 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 /əˈfɔːdəbli/ (uh-FAW-duh-blee).