How to Pronounce Affixes

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

AFF-ix-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “affixes”

"affixes" has 3 syllables: aff-ix-es. It rhymes with nixes and fixes, if that helps it stick.

What does affixes 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

Words that rhyme with affixes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nixesfixessixesmixes

Related words

supplementappendattachesconductsderivationalmarksperformsplaces

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affixes"?▾

"Affixes" has 3 syllables: aff · ix · es.

What does "affixes" mean?▾

Affixes: That which is affixed; an appendage.

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