How to pronounce afterglow
Say it like AF-ter-gloh. Afterglow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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US American/ˈæftɚˌɡloʊ/AF-ter-gloh
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- AF
- ter
- gloh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afterglow 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 "er" in butter.
- glohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does afterglow mean?
noun
- The glow seen in the sky after sunset.
- The light emitted by an incandescent object while cooling.
- The light emitted by a phosphor after excitation.
Where does afterglow come from?
From after- + glow.
Questions about saying afterglow
How do you pronounce afterglow?
Say AF-ter-gloh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæftɚˌɡloʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afterglow?
Afterglow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · ter · gloh.