How to pronounce affectation
American English pronunciation
af-ek-TAY-shun
- IPA
- /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/
- Syllables
- af · ek · TAY · shun (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What affectation means
A fake way of acting, put on to impress others
In a sentence: Her fancy accent was just an affectation, since she grew up two streets away.
Where it comes from: It comes through French from a Latin verb meaning "to pretend." It has been used in English since 1548.
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