How to Pronounce "affiliates"
word
əˈfɪɫiˌeɪts/, /əˈfɪɫiəts
uh-FIL-ee-ayts
ɐfˈɪlɪˌeɪts
uh-FIL-ee-ayts
Definition
Affiliates are companies, organizations, or people that are officially connected to a larger group or main organization. The word can also refer to people who join or align themselves with a group.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈfɪɫiˌeɪts/, /əˈfɪɫiəts
British English
ɐfˈɪlɪˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FIL-ee-ayts
UK
uh-FIL-ee-ayts
Listen in Context
Our company has several affiliates in Europe.
The TV stations are affiliates of a large network.
Many affiliates offer discounts to club members.
She's building relationships with new affiliates to expand the business.