How to pronounce hereinafter
Say it like HIR-ih-naf-ter. Hereinafter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIR).
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- HIR
- ih
- naf
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hereinafter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nafGive 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.
American vs British pronunciation of hereinafter
- 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: HEER-rih-NAHF-tuh.
What does hereinafter mean?
- In the parts of this document, statement, or book that follow; after this
Where does hereinafter come from?
From herein + after.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- hereafter
- hereunder
Questions about saying hereinafter
How do you pronounce hereinafter?
Say HIR-ih-naf-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪrɪˌnæftɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪərɪˈnɑːftə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hereinafter?
Hereinafter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIR). Broken into parts: HIR · ih · naf · ter.
Is hereinafter 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 /ˈhɪərɪˈnɑːftə/ (HEER-rih-NAHF-tuh).