How to Pronounce Affirmed

To pronounce "affirmed", say AFF-irm-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

AFF-irm-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “affirmed”

"affirmed" has 3 syllables: aff-irm-ed. It rhymes with confirmed and squirmed, if that helps it stick.

What does affirmed 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

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Words that rhyme with affirmed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

confirmedsquirmedtermedreaffirmedunconfirmedreconfirmedwormedfirmedinfirmed

Related words

averassertavowcorroboratesubstantiateconfirmswearsustain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affirmed"?▾

"Affirmed" has 3 syllables: aff · irm · ed.

What does "affirmed" mean?▾

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

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