How to Pronounce "afflicted"
word
/əˈfɫɪktɪd/
uh-FLIK-tid
/ɐflˈɪktɪd/
uh-FLIK-tid
Definition
Experiencing pain, suffering, or difficulty, usually because of illness, trouble, or a negative situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈfɫɪktɪd/
British English
/ɐflˈɪktɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FLIK-tid
UK
uh-FLIK-tid
Listen in Context
Many people are afflicted by the flu every winter.
She was afflicted with a rare disease as a child.
The town was afflicted after the earthquake.
He felt deeply afflicted by the news of his friend's accident.