How to pronounce aftertime
Say it like AF-ter-tyme. Aftertime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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- AF
- ter
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aftertime 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aftertime
- 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-tyme.
What does aftertime mean?
- A later time; the future.
- The process in which a harmony singer or background singer repeats a line or a series of words in a song separately after the lead singer rather than singing it in unison with the lead singer; prominent in country music and Southern gospel.
Where does aftertime come from?
From after- + time.
Questions about saying aftertime
How do you pronounce aftertime?
Say AF-ter-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈæftərˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɑːftəˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aftertime?
Aftertime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · ter · tyme.
Is aftertime 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 /ˈɑːftəˌtaɪm/ (AHF-tuh-tyme).