How to Pronounce Affects

To pronounce "affects", say AFF-ects — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AFF-ects

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💡 Tip for remembering “affects”

"affects" has 2 syllables: aff-ects. It rhymes with effects and aspects, if that helps it stick.

What does affects mean?

verb

  1. To influence or alter.

    “The experience affected me deeply.”

  2. To move to emotion.

    “He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play.”

verb

  1. 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.”

  2. To aim for, to try to obtain.

noun

  1. One's mood or inclination; mental state.
  2. A desire, an appetite.

Synonyms

alterchangehave an effect onhave an impact oninfluenceattackharminfectfakefeign

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Words that rhyme with affects

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effectsaspectsobjectssubjectsconnectsaftereffectsprojectsdefectsdirectsneglectsinterjectsrespects

Related words

impresspretendfeigntouchregardshamdissembleinvolve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affects"?▾

"Affects" has 2 syllables: aff · ects.

What does "affects" mean?▾

Affects: To influence or alter.

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