How to Pronounce Affect

To pronounce "affect", say aff-ECT — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈfɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈfɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “affect”

Break "affect" into 2 beats and lean on "ECT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: effect — easy to mix up when writing.

What does affect mean?

verb

To influence or alter.
“The experience affected me deeply.”
To move to emotion.
“He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play.”

Synonyms

alter change have an effect on have an impact on influence attack harm infect

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Words that rhyme with affect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspect subject project direct effect neglect reject defect respect deflect reflect object

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affect"?▾

"Affect" has 2 syllables: aff · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "affect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "affect" is /əˈfɛkt/.

What does "affect" mean?▾

Affect: To influence or alter.

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