How to Pronounce Affirming

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

AFF-irm-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “affirming”

"affirming" has 3 syllables: aff-irm-ing. It rhymes with squirming and confirming, if that helps it stick.

What does affirming 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.

noun

  1. The act of one who affirms something; an affirmation.

Synonyms

validate

Antonyms

denydisaffirminvalidaterepudiate

Words that rhyme with affirming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squirmingconfirmingwormingreaffirmingtermingfirming

Related words

averassertavowcorroboratesubstantiateconfirmswearsustain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affirming"?▾

"Affirming" has 3 syllables: aff · irm · ing.

What does "affirming" mean?▾

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

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