How to Pronounce Affronting

To pronounce "affronting", say AFFR-ont-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

AFFR-ont-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “affronting”

"affronting" has 3 syllables: affr-ont-ing. It rhymes with grunting and confronting, if that helps it stick.

What does affronting mean?

verb

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

    “to affront death”

noun

  1. The offering of an affront.

Words that rhyme with affronting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gruntingconfrontingbuntinghuntingfrontingshuntingstintingbluntingstuntingtinting

Related words

insultaffrontmentoffenseaccostingaffrayface-offpresentationinsultathon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affronting"?▾

"Affronting" has 3 syllables: affr · ont · ing.

What does "affronting" mean?▾

Affronting: To insult intentionally, especially openly.

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