How to pronounce affordable
adjective Not too expensive for someone to pay for.
Written sound guide
uhFORduhbuhl
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give FOR the strongest beat
Stress FOR and keep the first and final vowels weak; avoid giving each beat equal weight.
01uhLighter beat
02FORStrongest beat
03duhLighter beat
04buhlLighter beat
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Try a whole sentence.
“We are looking for an affordable apartment.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say affordable slowly. Give FOR the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with affordable.
What should I check?
Stress FOR and keep the first and final vowels weak; avoid giving each beat equal weight. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
