How Do You Spell AFLOAT?

Pronunciation: [ɐflˈə͡ʊt] (IPA)

The word "afloat" can be divided into two syllables, with stress on the first syllable: "a" and "float". The "a" is pronounced as /ə/, like the sound made in the word "about". The "float" part is pronounced as /fləʊt/, with the "oa" combination being pronounced as /əʊ/ as in "goat". The word "afloat" is commonly used to describe something floating or being supported on water or liquid. It’s important to be familiar with the spelling and phonetics of this word in order to use it correctly in written and spoken communication.

AFLOAT Meaning and Definition

1. Afloat is an adjective that describes a state of being on or floating in water, without sinking or capsizing. It refers to the condition of a boat, ship, or any watercraft that is buoyant, free from immediate danger of sinking, and able to remain on the surface of the water. When an object is afloat, it is typically supported by water or a liquid substance that counteracts its weight and gravitational force.

   The term can also be applied metaphorically to describe a state of financial stability or solvency. In this context, being afloat means that an individual or business is able to meet their financial obligations, pay debts, and sustain their operations successfully, without experiencing financial hardship or insolvency. Conversely, being in dire financial straits or unable to sustain oneself financially would be described as being "in the red" or "financially sinking" rather than being afloat.

   In a more general sense, afloat can also denote a state of being available, accessible, or in circulation. For example, if information is afloat, it means it is widely known or being disseminated among people. Similarly, if rumors are afloat, it suggests that rumors or gossip are circulating or being actively discussed within a community or social group. Overall, "afloat" is a versatile term that can be applied to describe the physical condition of floating, financial stability, or the availability and circulation of information or rumors.

2. On the water.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for AFLOAT *

• aflot 41.6666666%
• alfoat 16.6666666%
• affloat 16.6666666%
• aflota 16.6666666%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for AFLOAT

• flouat
• alloate
• aflood
• aflict
• aqlot
• afort
• atleat
• aload
• allott
• alort
• ablout
• ablot
• aflat
• apload
• aloat
• afleat
• alott
• flowt
• allat
• alout
• atlot
• aalot
• affort
• aloot
• gflat
• aalozt
• affiat
• aflloat
• awlort
• ffloat
• aflowe
• affoam
• Afoai
• aftmoast
• aeloa
• afllac
• affsat
• acpoat
• asloap
• afsout
• AFgOA
• afloif
• amloat
• aslobt
• ablocat
• Alouat

Etymology of AFLOAT

The word afloat originated from Middle English a-floot, which is a combination of the prefix a- (meaning on or in) and floot (meaning to float). Floot can be traced back to Old English flotian, which also means to float. Therefore, afloat essentially means on or in a state of floating.

Similar spelling words for AFLOAT

• afflatus,
• aflatoxin,
• Affolter.