verb

affixing

aff·ixi·ng 3 syllables

To attach.

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 3
Letters 8
Starts with A

Definition of Affixing

To attach.

Example sentences

  1. 1

    to affix a stigma to a person

  2. 2

    to affix a seal to an instrument

Synonyms for Affixing

Antonyms for Affixing

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How many syllables does affixing have?

Affixing has 3 syllables: aff·ixi·ng. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is affixing?

Affixing is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for affixing?

Words with similar meanings to affixing include join, put together, unite. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use affixing in a sentence?

Example: "to affix a stigma to a person"

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Affixing starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does affixing have?

Affixing has 8 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.