How to pronounce aftercare
Say it like AF-ter-kair. Aftercare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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- AF
- ter
- kair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aftercare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of aftercare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AHF-tuh-kair.
What does aftercare mean?
- The care given to a patient during recovery from an operation or after hospitalization.
- Services and support offered to a customer for the goods or service they have purchased.
- Childcare services tending to children after the school day.
Where does aftercare come from?
From after- + care.
Questions about saying aftercare
How do you pronounce aftercare?
Say AF-ter-kair. The American pronunciation is /ˈæftərkɛr/. In British English it is /ˈɑːftəkɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aftercare?
Aftercare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · ter · kair.
Is aftercare pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːftəkɛə/ (AHF-tuh-kair).