How to pronounce affrontive
Say it like uh-FRUHN-tiv. Affrontive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHN).
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- uh
- FRUHN
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affrontive 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of affrontive
American and British speakers say affrontive in essentially the same way: /əˈfrʌntɪv/ in the US and /əˈfrʌntɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FRUHN-tiv.
What does affrontive mean?
- Tending to affront or offend.
Where does affrontive come from?
From affront + -ive.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- offensive
- abusive
Questions about saying affrontive
How do you pronounce affrontive?
Say uh-FRUHN-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈfrʌntɪv/. In British English it is /əˈfrʌntɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affrontive?
Affrontive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHN). Broken into parts: uh · FRUHN · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say affrontive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfrʌntɪv/ and the British form is /əˈfrʌntɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.