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How to pronounce“affix”in English

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In natural English speech, "affix" appears in contexts such as: "And in addition to prefixes and suffixes, there are some other kinds of affixes that can be attached to a root. Affixes can sometimes go inside a word. This is called an infix, and in English, it primarily happens with swear words or pseudo-swears: fan-hecking-tastic.". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

IPA/ˈæf.ɪks/

Syllablesaf·fix

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And in addition to prefixes and suffixes, there are some other kinds of affixes that can be attached to a root.

Affixes can sometimes go inside a word.

This is called an infix, and in English, it primarily happens with swear words or pseudo-swears: fan-hecking-tastic.

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noun

A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.

“A prefix is an affix that joins to the beginning of another word. Depending on the prefix, it can slightly or significantly alter the meaning of a word. For example, the English prefix “un-” changes a word into its opposite, as from “do” to “undo,” altering its meaning entirely.”

Synonyms:afformative

noun

That which is affixed; an appendage.

Synonyms:addition supplement accessory accompaniment

verb

To attach.

“to affix a stigma to a person”

Synonyms:join put together unite accouple

verb

To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.

“to affix a syllable to a word”