How to pronounce affright
Say it like uh-FRYTE. Affright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRYTE).
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- uh
- FRYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affright 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.
- FRYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of affright
American and British speakers say affright in essentially the same way: /əˈfraɪt/ in the US and /əˈfraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FRYTE.
What does affright mean?
- afraid; terrified; frightened
Where does affright come from?
From Middle English afright, from Old English āfyrht (“terrified; afraid”), past participle of āfyrhtan (“to terrify; make afraid”).
Words that rhyme with affright
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affright.
Questions about saying affright
How do you pronounce affright?
Say uh-FRYTE. The American pronunciation is /əˈfraɪt/. In British English it is /əˈfraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affright?
Affright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRYTE). Broken into parts: uh · FRYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say affright the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfraɪt/ and the British form is /əˈfraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.