How to pronounce aftershave
Say it like af-ter-SHAYV. Aftershave has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHAYV).
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US American/ˌæftɚˈʃeɪv/af-ter-SHAYV
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- af
- ter
- SHAYV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aftershave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- afGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SHAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does aftershave mean?
noun
- a lotion, gel, or liquid used after finishing shaving
Where does aftershave come from?
From after- + shave.
Words that rhyme with aftershave
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aftershave.
Questions about saying aftershave
How do you pronounce aftershave?
Say af-ter-SHAYV. The American pronunciation is /ˌæftɚˈʃeɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aftershave?
Aftershave has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHAYV). Broken into parts: af · ter · SHAYV.