How to Pronounce "afford"
word
/əˈfɔɹd/
uh-FORD
/ɐfˈɔːd/
uh-FAWD
Definition
To have enough money, time, or other resources for something without serious difficulty. It is most often used for having enough money to buy or do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈfɔɹd/
British English
/ɐfˈɔːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FORD
UK
uh-FAWD
Listen in Context
We can't afford a new car right now.
Can you afford this phone?
I can't afford to miss another day of work.
With rent going up again, we're barely affording groceries.