How to pronounce affronting
Say it like uh-FRUHN-ting. Affronting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHN).
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- uh
- FRUHN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affronting 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of affronting
American and British speakers say affronting in essentially the same way: /əˈfrəntɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈfrəntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FRUHN-ting.
What does affronting mean?
- present participle and gerund of affront
- The offering of an affront.
- Offensive, causing an affront.
Questions about saying affronting
How do you pronounce affronting?
Say uh-FRUHN-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈfrəntɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈfrəntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affronting?
Affronting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHN). Broken into parts: uh · FRUHN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say affronting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfrəntɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈfrəntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.