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affordable

Phonetic Transcription:

əˈfɔːdəbəl

Examples:

The fees at the school are affordable.

It is currently available and affordable to the masses.

The tariff is generally affordable for the poor.

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cheap

appropriate

suitable

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Common mistakes of affordable pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-FORD-able" /əˈfɔːrdəbl/ (US) or /əˈfɔːdəbəl/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable, "affordable," /əˈfɔːr.də.bəl/.
Omitting the "a" sound: A common mistake is to say "ffordable" /ˈfɔːrdəbl/, skipping the initial "a". Tip: Always pronounce the full word "affordable," ensuring the "a" is clear and distinct.
Mispronouncing the "or" vowel: Some may pronounce "or" as /ɔːr/ instead of /ɔː/. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sound in "affordable," using /əˈfɔːr.də.bəl/ to maintain clarity.
Inconsistent vowel sounds: People often confuse the vowel sounds, saying "afford-a-ble" /əˈfɔːrdəbl/. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds consistent throughout, pronouncing it as "affordable," /əˈfɔːr.də.bəl/.
Incorrectly emphasizing the "ble": Some mistakenly emphasize the last syllable, saying "afford-a-BLE" /əˈfɔːrdə.blɛ/. Tip: Ensure the final syllable is softer, saying "affordable," /əˈfɔːr.də.bəl/, with a light touch.

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How do you pronounce "affordable" in American English?

In American English, "affordable" is pronounced as /əˈfɔːr.də.bəl/. The primary stress is on the second syllable, "for," which sounds like "for" in "forgive."

What is the British pronunciation of "affordable"?

In British English, "affordable" is pronounced as /əˈfɔː.də.bəl/, similar to the American version. The stress also falls on the second syllable, making it consistent across both dialects.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "affordable"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying it as /ˈæf.ɔː.də.bəl/, which makes it sound unnatural. Remember to stress the second syllable, "for," to pronounce it correctly.

What does the schwa sound in "affordable" signify?

The schwa sound /ə/ appears in the first and last syllables of "affordable," making it softer and less emphasized. This is a common feature in English, where unstressed syllables often use the schwa sound.