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affected

How many syllables in affected?

  3 syllables

Divide affected into syllables:   af-fect-ed
Stressed syllable in affected:   af-fect-ed
How to pronounce affected:   uh-fek-tid
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Synonyms for affected


1 syllable
  • feigned
  • forced
2 syllables
  • cutup
  • mannered
  • stilted
  • labored
  • precious
  • turgid
3 syllables
    4 syllables
    5 syllables
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    3 syllables
    4 syllables
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