How to pronounce affected

Say it like this: /əˈfɛktɪd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/əˈfɛktɪd/

What does affected mean?

adjInfluenced or changed by something.

“The affected products had to be recalled.”

Simulated in order to impress.

“He spoke with an affected English accent.”

Emotionally moved; touched.

nounSomeone affected, as by a disease.

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