How many syllables in affair?

Syllables in affair

2

af·fair

Affair has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say affair

Pronunciation/əˈfɛɹ/
2 syllables, af-FAIR · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say affair slowly and listen for each vowel sound: af, fair. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with affair

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Questions

How many syllables are in affair?
Affair has two syllables.
How do you divide affair into syllables?
Affair divides as af-fair.
Which syllable is stressed in affair?
The second syllable (af-FAIR).

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