How to Pronounce Affliction

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈflɪkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “affliction”

"affliction" has 3 syllables: affl-ict-ion. It rhymes with conviction and contradiction, if that helps it stick.

What does affliction mean?

noun

  1. A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.
  2. Something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony.

Words that rhyme with affliction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

convictioncontradictiondepictionbenedictionrestrictionderelictionfrictiondictionjurisdictioninflictionconstrictionaddiction

Related words

painsufferingscourgedistressgriefbereavementtroublewoe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affliction"?▾

"Affliction" has 3 syllables: affl · ict · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "affliction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "affliction" is /əˈflɪkʃən/.

What does "affliction" mean?▾

Affliction: A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.

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