To pronounce "affect", say uh-FEKT — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈfɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈfɛkt/
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Break "affect" into 2 beats and lean on "ECT" — that's the stressed one.
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To pronounce "affect", say uh-FEKT — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈfɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Affect" has 2 syllables: aff · ect.
The IPA transcription of "affect" is /əˈfɛkt/.
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