How to Pronounce Affection

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈfɛkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “affection”

"affection" has 3 syllables: aff-ect-ion. It rhymes with connection and introspection, if that helps it stick.

What does affection mean?

noun

  1. The act of affecting or acting upon.
  2. The state of being affected, especially: a change in, or alteration of, the emotional state of a person or other animal, caused by a subjective affect (a subjective feeling or emotion), which arises in response to a stimulus which may result from either thought or perception.

verb

  1. To feel affection for.

Synonyms

attachmentfondnesskindnesslovepassiontenderness

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Words that rhyme with affection

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

connectionintrospectionreflectionpredilectioninflectioninsurrectionrecollectiondisconnectionsectionprotectionprojectiondissection

Related words

fondnessaffectionatenesstendernesswarmheartednessheartlikingpenchantaffective

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affection"?▾

"Affection" has 3 syllables: aff · ect · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "affection"?▾

The IPA transcription of "affection" is /əˈfɛkʃən/.

What does "affection" mean?▾

Affection: The act of affecting or acting upon.

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