How to Pronounce Affinity

To pronounce "affinity", say AFF-in-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈfɪnɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈfɪnɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “affinity”

"affinity" has 3 syllables: aff-in-ity. It rhymes with divinity and vicinity, if that helps it stick.

What does affinity mean?

noun

  1. A natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing.
  2. A family relationship through marriage of a relative (e.g. sister-in-law), as opposed to consanguinity (e.g. sister).

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Words that rhyme with affinity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

divinityvicinityinfinityvirginityfemininityalkalinitymasculinitysalinity

Related words

kinshiploveaffectionfondnesspenchantsympathymarriage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affinity"?▾

"Affinity" has 3 syllables: aff · in · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "affinity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "affinity" is /əˈfɪnɪti/.

What does "affinity" mean?▾

Affinity: A natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing.

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