How to Pronounce "affectionately"
word
əˈfɛkʃənətɫi
uh-FEK-shuh-nut-lee
ɐfˈɛkʃənətli
uh-FEK-shuh-nut-lee
Definition
In a way that shows love or deep fondness for someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈfɛkʃənətɫi
British English
ɐfˈɛkʃənətli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FEK-shuh-nut-lee
UK
uh-FEK-shuh-nut-lee
Listen in Context
She spoke affectionately to her dog.
He hugged his mother affectionately before leaving.
The teacher patted the child affectionately on the head.
He always calls his wife affectionately by her nickname.