How to Pronounce Affix

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

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Letters

AFF-ix

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💡 Tip for remembering “affix”

"affix" has 2 syllables: aff-ix. It rhymes with nix and fix, if that helps it stick.

What does affix mean?

noun

  1. That which is affixed; an appendage.
  2. A bound morpheme added to the word’s stem's end.

verb

  1. To attach.

    “to affix a stigma to a person”

  2. To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.

    “to affix a seal to an instrument”

Synonyms

additionsupplementpostfixsuffixjoinput togetherunite

Antonyms

nonaffix

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Words that rhyme with affix

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nixfixpoliticstransfixmixdepictsdemographicsintermixcrucifixkickstrickslicks

Related words

supplementappendaddreduplicativesignindicateinstallput

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affix"?▾

"Affix" has 2 syllables: aff · ix.

What does "affix" mean?▾

Affix: That which is affixed; an appendage.

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