How to pronounce affronted
Say it like uh-FRUHN-tid. Affronted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHN).
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- uh
- FRUHN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affronted 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.
- FRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of affronted
American and British speakers say affronted in essentially the same way: /əˈfrʌntɪd/ in the US and /əˈfrʌntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FRUHN-tid.
What does affronted mean?
- Offended; having taken umbrage.
- Synonym of affronté.
- simple past and past participle of affront
Words that rhyme with affronted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affronted.
Questions about saying affronted
How do you pronounce affronted?
Say uh-FRUHN-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈfrʌntɪd/. In British English it is /əˈfrʌntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affronted?
Affronted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHN). Broken into parts: uh · FRUHN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say affronted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfrʌntɪd/ and the British form is /əˈfrʌntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.