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