How to Pronounce Affirm

To pronounce "affirm", say AFF-irm — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈfɜːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈfɜːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “affirm”

"affirm" has 2 syllables: aff-irm. It rhymes with firm and infirm, if that helps it stick.

What does affirm mean?

verb

  1. To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.

    “She affirmed that she would go when I asked her.”

  2. To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.

Synonyms

validate

Antonyms

denydisaffirminvalidaterepudiate

Words that rhyme with affirm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

firminfirmconfirmreaffirmtermsquirmbermlongtermspermfromfermworm

Related words

averassertavowcorroboratesubstantiateconfirmswearsustain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affirm"?▾

"Affirm" has 2 syllables: aff · irm.

What is the IPA transcription of "affirm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "affirm" is /əˈfɜːm/.

What does "affirm" mean?▾

Affirm: To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.

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