To pronounce "affordable", say AFF-ord-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
affordable
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/əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/
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"affordable" has 4 syllables: aff-ord-abl-e. It rhymes with recordable and unaffordable, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“an affordable vacation in the local area”
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"Affordable" has 4 syllables: aff · ord · abl · e.
The IPA transcription of "affordable" is /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/.
Affordable: Able to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.
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