How to Pronounce Affront

To pronounce "affront", say AFFR-ont — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈfɹʌnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈfɹʌnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “affront”

"affront" has 2 syllables: affr-ont. It rhymes with blunt and cunt, if that helps it stick.

What does affront mean?

noun

  1. An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.

    “Such behavior is an affront to society.”

  2. A hostile encounter or meeting.

verb

  1. To insult intentionally, especially openly.
  2. To meet defiantly; to confront.

    “to affront death”

Words that rhyme with affront

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bluntcuntfrontgruntconfrontshuntpunthuntwaterfrontforefrontoceanfrontstunt

Related words

insultinsultingcontemptoutrageslurshamedisgracecurse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affront"?▾

"Affront" has 2 syllables: affr · ont.

What is the IPA transcription of "affront"?▾

The IPA transcription of "affront" is /əˈfɹʌnt/.

What does "affront" mean?▾

Affront: An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.

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