How to Pronounce Affluent

To pronounce "affluent", say AFFL-uent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæf.lu.ənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæf.lu.ənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “affluent”

"affluent" has 2 syllables: affl-uent.

What does affluent mean?

noun

  1. Somebody who is wealthy.
  2. A stream or river flowing into a larger river or into a lake; a tributary stream; a tributary.

adjective

  1. Abundant; copious; plenteous.
  2. (by extension) Abounding in goods or riches; having a moderate level of material wealth.

    “They were affluent, but aspired to true wealth.”

Antonyms

indigent

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Related words

wealthyrichmoneyedloadedfeedertributaryflushwell-to-do

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affluent"?▾

"Affluent" has 2 syllables: affl · uent.

What is the IPA transcription of "affluent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "affluent" is /ˈæf.lu.ənt/.

What does "affluent" mean?▾

Affluent: Somebody who is wealthy.

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