How to Pronounce Afflicted

To pronounce "afflicted", say AFFL-ict-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈflɪktɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈflɪktɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “afflicted”

"afflicted" has 3 syllables: affl-ict-ed. It rhymes with depicted and unrestricted, if that helps it stick.

What does afflicted mean?

verb

  1. To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
  2. To strike or cast down; to overthrow.

adjective

  1. Suffering from an affliction, or suffering from pain, distress or disability.

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Words that rhyme with afflicted

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depictedunrestrictedrestrictedconstrictedconvictedaddictedconflictedpredictedinflictedinterdictedevictedcontradicted

Related words

strickensickimpairedillunfittormentedtorturedplagued

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "afflicted"?▾

"Afflicted" has 3 syllables: affl · ict · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "afflicted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "afflicted" is /əˈflɪktɪd/.

What does "afflicted" mean?▾

Afflicted: To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.

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