How many syllables in afflict?

There are 2 syllables in the word afflict.

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Divide afflict into syllables:

af · flict

How to pronounce afflict:

Definition of afflict:

afflict (verb):: cause physical pain or suffering in.; to cause someone suffering or unhappiness; to cause pain or suffering to to distress so severely as to cause persistent suffering or anguish

Synonyms for afflict:

agonize

ail

anguish

assail

attack

bedevil

beset

besiege

bother

burden

curse

damage

distress

grieve

harass

harrow

hurt

oppress

pain

persecute

plague

rack

smite

sting

torment

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