How to pronounce affords
Say it like uh-FORDZ. Affords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORDZ).
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- uh
- FORDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affords 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.
- FORDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of affords
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FAWDZ.
What does affords mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of afford How to pronounce afford
Words that rhyme with affords
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Questions about saying affords
How do you pronounce affords?
Say uh-FORDZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɔrdz/. In British English it is /əˈfɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affords?
Affords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORDZ). Broken into parts: uh · FORDZ.
Is affords 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 /əˈfɔːdz/ (uh-FAWDZ).