English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Affiant Pronunciation
Affiant is pronounced A-fee-uhnt, IPA /ˈæfiənt/.
A-fee-uhnt
US /ˈæfiənt/
Syllables: A · fee · uhnt (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A person who swears an affidavit, used mainly in American law.
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Affiant in a Sentence
- The affiant signed in front of a notary.
- Counsel asked whether the affiant had read the document.
- Each affiant must give a current address.
Common Mispronunciations of Affiant
Not uh-FY-uhnt
Keep the stressed vowel flat, the a of cat, and hold the beat at the very front.
Not a-FEE-uhnt
Front-load this one. Affidavit moves its weight to the middle, but affiant refuses to follow.
Tip: Three syllables, with the fi said as a quick fee: A-fee-uhnt.
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