How to pronounce affronts
Say it like uh-FRUHNTS. Affronts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHNTS).
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- uh
- FRUHNTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affronts 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.
- FRUHNTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of affronts
American and British speakers say affronts in essentially the same way: /əˈfrʌnts/ in the US and /əˈfrʌnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FRUHNTS.
What does affronts mean?
- plural of affront
- third-person singular simple present indicative of affront
Questions about saying affronts
How do you pronounce affronts?
Say uh-FRUHNTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈfrʌnts/. In British English it is /əˈfrʌnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affronts?
Affronts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHNTS). Broken into parts: uh · FRUHNTS.
Do Americans and Brits say affronts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfrʌnts/ and the British form is /əˈfrʌnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.