How to Pronounce "affairs"
word
/əˈfɛɹz/
uh-FAIRZ
/ɐfˈeəz/
uh-FAIRZ
Definition
Affairs means matters, activities, or parts of life that someone deals with, especially personal, business, or public matters. It can also mean secret romantic or sexual relationships, especially when one person is already married or committed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈfɛɹz/
British English
/ɐfˈeəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FAIRZ
UK
uh-FAIRZ
Listen in Context
She keeps her personal affairs private.
The minister spoke about foreign affairs on TV.
The movie is about the king's secret affairs.
I don't want to get involved in their family affairs.