How to pronounce afield
Say it like uh-FEELD. Afield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEELD).
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- uh
- FEELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afield 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.
- FEELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of afield
American and British speakers say afield in essentially the same way: /əˈfild/ in the US and /əˈfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEELD.
What does afield mean?
- Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual). (Often preceded by far, farther, or further.)“This latest excursion took us farther afield than ever.”
- On the field.“We now have both teams afield and can begin the match.”
- Out in the open.
Where does afield come from?
From Middle English afeld, a-felde, o felde, on felde, from Old English on felde (“afield”, literally “in (the) field”), equivalent to a- (“on”) + field.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with afield
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of afield.
Questions about saying afield
How do you pronounce afield?
Say uh-FEELD. The American pronunciation is /əˈfild/. In British English it is /əˈfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afield?
Afield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEELD). Broken into parts: uh · FEELD.
Do Americans and Brits say afield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfild/ and the British form is /əˈfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.