To pronounce "affright", say AFFR-ight — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
affright
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AFFR-ight
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"affright" has 2 syllables: affr-ight. It rhymes with aphrite, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: aphrite — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Affright" has 2 syllables: affr · ight.
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