How to Pronounce Affections

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈfɛkʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “affections”

"affections" has 3 syllables: aff-ect-ions. It rhymes with connections and objections, if that helps it stick.

What does affections 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

Words that rhyme with affections

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

connectionsobjectionssectionsreflectionspredilectionsdirectionscollectionsprojectionsinflectionsconfectionsinjectionselections

Related words

fondnessaffectionatenesstendernesswarmheartednessheartadvancesailmentsconditions

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affections"?▾

"Affections" has 3 syllables: aff · ect · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "affections"?▾

The IPA transcription of "affections" is /əˈfɛkʃənz/.

What does "affections" mean?▾

Affections: The act of affecting or acting upon.

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