How to pronounce unaffiliate
Say it like uh-nuh-FIL-ee-ayt. Unaffiliate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- uh
- nuh
- FIL
- ee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaffiliate 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unaffiliate
American and British speakers say unaffiliate in essentially the same way: /ənəˈfɪliˌeɪt/ in the US and /ənəˈfɪliˌeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-nuh-FIL-ee-ayt.
What does unaffiliate mean?
- To discontinue one's affiliation with an organization.“The illegal pressure has forced hundreds of workers to unaffiliate from their unions.”
Where does unaffiliate come from?
From un- + affiliate.
Words that rhyme with unaffiliate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unaffiliate.
Questions about saying unaffiliate
How do you pronounce unaffiliate?
Say uh-nuh-FIL-ee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ənəˈfɪliˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ənəˈfɪliˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaffiliate?
Unaffiliate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: uh · nuh · FIL · ee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say unaffiliate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənəˈfɪliˌeɪt/ and the British form is /ənəˈfɪliˌeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.