How to pronounce afforded
Say it like uh-FOR-dud. Afforded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- uh
- FOR
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afforded 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.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of afforded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FAW-did.
What does afforded mean?
- simple past and past participle of afford How to pronounce afford
Words that rhyme with afforded
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Questions about saying afforded
How do you pronounce afforded?
Say uh-FOR-dud. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɔrdəd/. In British English it is /əˈfɔːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afforded?
Afforded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: uh · FOR · dud.
Is afforded 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 /əˈfɔːdɪd/ (uh-FAW-did).