How to Pronounce "affront"
word
əˈfɹənt
uh-FRUNT
ɐfɹˈʌnt
uh-FRUNT
Definition
An affront is a word or action that openly shows disrespect or insults someone. It refers to something that feels deliberately offensive.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈfɹənt
British English
ɐfɹˈʌnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FRUNT
UK
uh-FRUNT
Listen in Context
His comment was an affront to my dignity.
Many considered the new law an affront to human rights.
She took his refusal as a personal affront.
Calling her ideas stupid was a real affront to her expertise.