How to pronounce aftershock
Say it like AF-tur-shawk. Aftershock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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US American/ˈæftɝʃɔk/AF-tur-shawk
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- AF
- tur
- shawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aftershock 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.
- turKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shawkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does aftershock mean?
noun
- An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
- By extension, any result or consequence following a major event.
- Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event.
Where does aftershock come from?
From after- + shock.
Questions about saying aftershock
How do you pronounce aftershock?
Say AF-tur-shawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈæftɝʃɔk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aftershock?
Aftershock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · tur · shawk.