How many syllables in "afterward"?

"afterward" has 3 音节 (af - ter - ward).

How to divide "afterward"?

"afterward" divides into 3 parts: af · ter · ward.

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

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

音节指南

3 音节

"afterward": 3 音节.

音节:af·ter·ward

主重音

AF-ter-ward(af · ter · ward)● ○ ○

Stress in "afterward" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæf.tər.wərd⁄

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音节af·ter·ward

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