To pronounce "affriction", say AFFR-ict-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
affriction
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AFFR-ict-ion
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"affriction" has 3 syllables: affr-ict-ion. It rhymes with african, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Affriction" has 3 syllables: affr · ict · ion.
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