What is the word stress on the word 'affect'?

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The verb "to affect" is stressed on the second syllable (ah-FECT).

When used as a noun (a psychological term), the stress is on the first syllable (AH-fect).

*Note that the very common slurring of the first syllable to (uh) makes the distinction impossible between affect (the verb) and effect (usually a noun).

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