How to pronounce aftershocks
Say it like AF-ter-shahks. Aftershocks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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US American/ˈæftɚˌʃɑks/AF-ter-shahks
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- AF
- ter
- shahks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aftershocks 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.
- shahksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does aftershocks mean?
noun
- plural of aftershock How to pronounce aftershock
Questions about saying aftershocks
How do you pronounce aftershocks?
Say AF-ter-shahks. The American pronunciation is /ˈæftɚˌʃɑks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aftershocks?
Aftershocks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · ter · shahks.