How to Pronounce "affecting"

word

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

uh-FEK-ting

/ɐfˈɛktɪŋ/

uh-FEK-ting

Definition

Having an impact or influence on something; or, as an adjective, deeply moving and touching the emotions.

American English

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

British English

/ɐfˈɛktɪŋ/

uh-FEK-ting

Climate change is affecting communities around the world.

The film tells an affecting story about a family torn apart by war.

The new policy is affecting thousands of workers across the country.

Her memoir was deeply affecting — I couldn't hold back tears by the end.