How do you pronounce "affirm"?

In American English: /əˈfɝːm/ (uh-FURM). In British English: /əfˈɜːm/ (uhf-ꞫM). In Canadian English: /əˈfɝːm/ (uh-FURM). In Australian English: /ɐfˈɜːm/ (ⱯF).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈfɝːm/ (uh-FURM), while in British English it's /əfˈɜːm/ (uhf-ꞫM).

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/əˈfɝːm/

uh-FURM

Syllable Breakdown

əaf·fɝːmfirm

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Last updated: 2026-02-12