How to Pronounce "affection"
word
/əˈfɛkʃən/
uh-FEK-shuhn
/ɐfˈɛkʃən/
uh-FEK-shuhn
Definition
A warm feeling of love, liking, or care for someone or something. It is often shown through kind words, attention, or physical closeness.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈfɛkʃən/
British English
/ɐfˈɛkʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FEK-shuhn
UK
uh-FEK-shuhn
Listen in Context
Children need affection from their parents.
She showed her dog a lot of affection.
I feel a lot of affection for my grandmother.
He isn't great with words, but he shows affection in small ways.