How to Pronounce Affected

To pronounce "affected", say AFF-ect-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈfɛktɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈfɛktɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “affected”

"affected" has 3 syllables: aff-ect-ed. It rhymes with dejected and neglected, if that helps it stick.

What does affected 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.”

verb

To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of.
“He managed to affect a smile despite feeling quite miserable.”
To aim for, to try to obtain.

noun

Someone affected, as by a disease.

Synonyms

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

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Words that rhyme with affected

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dejected neglected unexpected connected collected disconnected reflected expected selected rejected protected disaffected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affected"?▾

"Affected" has 3 syllables: aff · ect · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "affected"?▾

The IPA transcription of "affected" is /əˈfɛktɪd/.

What does "affected" mean?▾

Affected: To influence or alter.

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