How to pronounce aftertaste
Say it like AF-ter-tayst. Aftertaste has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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US American/ˈæftɚˌteɪst/AF-ter-tayst
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- AF
- ter
- tayst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aftertaste 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.
- taystGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does aftertaste mean?
noun
- A taste of something that persists when it is no longer present.
- The persistence of the taste of something no longer present.“Many people think certain artificial sweeteners have an unpleasant aftertaste.”
- finish.
Where does aftertaste come from?
From after- + taste.
Questions about saying aftertaste
How do you pronounce aftertaste?
Say AF-ter-tayst. The American pronunciation is /ˈæftɚˌteɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aftertaste?
Aftertaste has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · ter · tayst.