How to Pronounce Afferent

To pronounce "afferent", say AFF-er-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.fə.rənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæ.fə.rənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “afferent”

"afferent" has 3 syllables: aff-er-ent.

What does afferent mean?

noun

  1. An afferent structure or connection

adjective

  1. Carrying towards.

    “An afferent nerve carries impulses from the body to the brain.”

Antonyms

efferent

Related words

sensorycentripetalreceptivecorticipetalcorticoafferentrelatedattendantaccompanying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "afferent"?▾

"Afferent" has 3 syllables: aff · er · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "afferent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "afferent" is /ˈæ.fə.rənt/.

What does "afferent" mean?▾

Afferent: An afferent structure or connection

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