How to pronounce afterlife
Say it like AF-ter-lyfe. Afterlife has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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- AF
- ter
- lyfe
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afterlife 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.
- lyfeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of afterlife
- 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-lyfe.
What does afterlife mean?
- A conscious existence after death; a supernatural life that follows one's natural life, in some worldviews.“Many religious people believe in an afterlife.”
- The place believed to be inhabited by people who have died.“You'll reunite later, somewhere in the afterlife.”
- The part of a person's life that follows a particular stage or event; later life.“They say that life begins at 40, but right now I'm more interested in the afterlife that begins at 65!”
Where does afterlife come from?
From after- + life.
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Questions about saying afterlife
How do you pronounce afterlife?
Say AF-ter-lyfe. The American pronunciation is /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/. In British English it is /ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afterlife?
Afterlife has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · ter · lyfe.
Is afterlife 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 /ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf/ (AHF-tuh-lyfe).