To pronounce "affectionately", say AFF-ect-ion-at-ely — 5 syllables, IPA /əˈfɛkʃənətli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
affectionately
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/əˈfɛkʃənətli/
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"affectionately" has 5 syllables: aff-ect-ion-at-ely.
adverb
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"Affectionately" has 5 syllables: aff · ect · ion · at · ely.
The IPA transcription of "affectionately" is /əˈfɛkʃənətli/.
Affectionately: In an affectionate manner.
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