How do you pronounce "affection"?

In American English: /əˈfɛkʃən/ (uh-FEHKSH-uhn). In British English: /əfˈɛkʃən/ (uhf-EHKSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /əˈfɛkʃən/ (uh-FEHKSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ɐfˈɛkʃən/ (ⱯF-ehksh).

Is "affection" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈfɛkʃən/ (uh-FEHKSH-uhn), while in British English it's /əfˈɛkʃən/ (uhf-EHKSH-uhn).

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affection

/əˈfɛkʃən/

uh-FEHKSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

əaf·fɛkʃfec·əntion

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Last updated: 2026-02-12