How to pronounce aftermath
Say it like AF-ter-math. Aftermath has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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- AF
- ter
- math
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aftermath 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.
- mathGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of aftermath
- 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-math.
What does aftermath mean?
- the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)“the aftermath of war”“in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured”
- the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Where does aftermath come from?
From after- + math (“a mowing”).
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Questions about saying aftermath
How do you pronounce aftermath?
Say AF-ter-math. The American pronunciation is /ˈæftɚˌmæθ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːftəˌmæθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aftermath?
Aftermath has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · ter · math.
Is aftermath 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 /ˈɑːftəˌmæθ/ (AHF-tuh-math).