How to pronounce afresh
Say it like uh-FRESH. Afresh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH).
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- uh
- FRESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afresh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- FRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of afresh
American and British speakers say afresh in essentially the same way: /ʌˈfrɛʃ/ in the US and /ʌˈfrɛʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FRESH.
What does afresh mean?
- Anew; again; once more.“We ditched the original design and decided to start afresh.”
Where does afresh come from?
From Middle English a-fresche, equivalent to a- + fresh.
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Words that rhyme with afresh
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Questions about saying afresh
How do you pronounce afresh?
Say uh-FRESH. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈfrɛʃ/. In British English it is /ʌˈfrɛʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afresh?
Afresh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH). Broken into parts: uh · FRESH.
Do Americans and Brits say afresh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌˈfrɛʃ/ and the British form is /ʌˈfrɛʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.