How to Pronounce Afterglow

To pronounce "afterglow", say AFT-ergl-ow — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

AFT-ergl-ow

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💡 Tip for remembering “afterglow”

"afterglow" has 3 syllables: aft-ergl-ow. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does afterglow mean?

noun

  1. The glow seen in the sky after sunset.
  2. The light emitted by an incandescent object while cooling.

Synonyms

afterparty

Antonyms

hangoverpost-coital tristesseforeglow

Words that rhyme with afterglow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowthrowgrottobeauforgo

Related words

afterlightaspenglowsunsetalpenglowskyglowsundownsunrisebacklighting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "afterglow"?▾

"Afterglow" has 3 syllables: aft · ergl · ow.

What does "afterglow" mean?▾

Afterglow: The glow seen in the sky after sunset.

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