How to Pronounce Affirms

To pronounce "affirms", say AFF-irms — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

AFF-irms

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💡 Tip for remembering “affirms”

"affirms" has 2 syllables: aff-irms. It rhymes with terms and confirms, if that helps it stick.

What does affirms 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 affirms

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

termsconfirmsgermsfirmshermssilkwormsspermsearthwormsreaffirmssquirmsthermscutworms

Related words

averassertavowcorroboratesubstantiateconfirmswearsustain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affirms"?▾

"Affirms" has 2 syllables: aff · irms.

What does "affirms" mean?▾

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

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