How to Pronounce "affair"

word

/əˈfɛɹ/

uh-FAIR

/ɐfˈeə/

uh-FAIR

Definition

An affair is a situation, event, or matter that people are dealing with or talking about. It can also mean a secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially when one person is already married or committed.

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈfɛɹ/

British English

/ɐfˈeə/

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-FAIR

Listen in Context

This is a private affair, so please stay out of it.

The company is having financial affairs reviewed this month.

He had an affair with a coworker, and his wife found out.

I don’t want to get involved — it’s none of my affair.