How to Pronounce Afterimage

To pronounce "afterimage", say AFT-er-im-ag-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

AFT-er-im-ag-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “afterimage”

"afterimage" has 5 syllables: aft-er-im-ag-e. It rhymes with image and scrimmage, if that helps it stick.

What does afterimage mean?

noun

  1. An image which persists or remains in negative after the original stimulation has ended.

Synonyms

photogene

Words that rhyme with afterimage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imagescrimmagesoftimagetransimage

Related words

aftersensationafterviewafter-impressionafterimageryaftersoundaftersenseafterperceptionimage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "afterimage"?▾

"Afterimage" has 5 syllables: aft · er · im · ag · e.

What does "afterimage" mean?▾

Afterimage: An image which persists or remains in negative after the original stimulation has ended.

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