How to Pronounce "affinity"
word
əˈfɪnəti/, /əˈfɪnɪti
uh-FIN-uh-tee
ɐfˈɪnɪti
uh-FIN-i-tee
Definition
A natural liking for or attraction to someone or something, or a similarity between things or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈfɪnəti/, /əˈfɪnɪti
British English
ɐfˈɪnɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FIN-uh-tee
UK
uh-FIN-i-tee
Listen in Context
She has an affinity for animals.
There is an affinity between Spanish and Portuguese.
He felt an instant affinity with his new colleagues.
I’ve always had an affinity for spicy food—it just calls to me.