To pronounce "after", say AFT-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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AFT-er
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"after" has 2 syllables: aft-er. It rhymes with thereafter and hereafter, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"After" has 2 syllables: aft · er.
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