How many syllables in "thereafter"?

"thereafter" has 3 lettergrepen (there - af - ter).

How to divide "thereafter"?

"thereafter" divides into 3 parts: there · af · ter.

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

Say each syllable slowly (there... af... ter) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"thereafter": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:there·af·ter

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there-AF-ter(there · af · ter)○ ● ○

Stress in "thereafter" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ðɛərˈæftər⁄

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IPAðɛərˈæftər

Lettergrepenthere·af·ter

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