How to Pronounce “affidavit”

American (US)

/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/

British (UK)

/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/

noun — A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.

Example: He submitted his affidavit rather than appearing to testify in court.

Where the stress falls. “affidavit” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "affidavit" mean?

affidavit (noun): A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement. For example — He submitted his affidavit rather than appearing to testify in court.

How do you pronounce "affidavit" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "affidavit", /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.

What is the IPA transcription of "affidavit"?

/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ in American English, /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "affidavit"?

“affidavit” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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