How to Pronounce "in the affirmative"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /əˈfɝmətɪv
in thuh uh-FUR-muh-tiv
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɐfˈɜːmətˌɪv
in thuh uh-FUR-muh-tiv
Definition
To respond or say something in a way that shows 'yes,' agreement, or confirmation, rather than denial or refusal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /əˈfɝmətɪv
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɐfˈɜːmətˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh uh-FUR-muh-tiv
UK
in thuh uh-FUR-muh-tiv
Listen in Context
He answered in the affirmative when asked if he was hungry.
Please reply in the affirmative or negative.
Their response was in the affirmative to all questions.
She nodded in the affirmative, not needing to say a word.