To pronounce "affirmatives", say AFF-irm-at-iv-es — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"affirmatives" has 5 syllables: aff-irm-at-iv-es.
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“10-4 good buddy. That's an affirmative - the tractor trailer is in the ditch at the side of the highway.”
"Affirmatives" has 5 syllables: aff · irm · at · iv · es.
Affirmatives: Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
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