American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'after' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "after" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "after"

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Simple pronunciation
aaf-ter
IPA transcription
/ˈæf.tɚ/
Word frequency
84th

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What does "after" mean?

  1. 1.happening at a later time
  2. 2.behind in time or order

Examples of "after" in a sentence

  • We will go to the movies after dinner.
  • After the rain stopped, the sun came out.
  • She was named after her grandmother.

How common is "after"?

After is the 84th most common word in English.

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