How many syllables in "afterwards"?

"afterwards" has 3 syllabes (af - ter - wards).

How to divide "afterwards"?

"afterwards" divides into 3 parts: af · ter · wards.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"afterwards": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:af·ter·wards

Accent principal

AF-ter-wards(af · ter · wards)● ○ ○

Stress in "afterwards" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæf.tər.wərdz⁄

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IPAˈæf.tər.wərdz

Syllabesaf·ter·wards

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How many syllables in "afterwards"?: "afterwards" has 3 syllabes (af - ter - wards).
How to divide "afterwards"?: "afterwards" divides into 3 parts: af · ter · wards.
Where is the stress in "afterwards"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "afterwards"?: Say each syllable slowly (af... ter... wards) and listen on SayItVid.