How to Pronounce Afflictions

To pronounce "afflictions", say AFFL-ict-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AFFL-ict-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “afflictions”

"afflictions" has 3 syllables: affl-ict-ions. It rhymes with restrictions and convictions, if that helps it stick.

What does afflictions mean?

noun

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

Words that rhyme with afflictions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrictionsconvictionscontradictionsconstrictionsfictionsdepictionsfrictionsaddictionsjurisdictionsevictionspredictions

Related words

diseasesevilsillsinflictionsmaladiespainsplaguesproblems

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "afflictions"?▾

"Afflictions" has 3 syllables: affl · ict · ions.

What does "afflictions" mean?▾

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

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