How many syllables in affected?
Syllables in affected
3
af·fect·ed
Affected has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say affected
| Pronunciation | /əˈfɛktɪd/ 3 syllables, af-FECT-ed · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say affected slowly and listen for each vowel sound: af, fect, ed. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with affected
- expected
- connected
- selected
- collected
- elected
- directed
- protected
- rejected
- unexpected
- suspected
- infected
- reflected
- respected
- detected
- projected
- corrected
Questions
- How many syllables are in affected?
- Affected has three syllables.
- How do you divide affected into syllables?
- Affected divides as af-fect-ed.
- Which syllable is stressed in affected?
- The second syllable (af-FECT-ed).