How to pronounce afterings
Say it like AF-tuh-ringz. Afterings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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US American/ˈæftərɪŋz/AF-tuh-ringz
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- AF
- tuh
- ringz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afterings 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does afterings mean?
noun
- The last milk that is obtained when milking a cow. Often considered the poorest quality of milk.“All that was left in the cow were the afterings.”
- The last of any substance that is of a poorer quality than the earlier substance, e.g. the dregs of coffee.
Questions about saying afterings
How do you pronounce afterings?
Say AF-tuh-ringz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæftərɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afterings?
Afterings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · tuh · ringz.