How to Pronounce Afternoons

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

AFT-ern-oons

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💡 Tip for remembering “afternoons”

"afternoons" has 3 syllables: aft-ern-oons. It rhymes with croons and dunes, if that helps it stick.

What does afternoons mean?

noun

  1. The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
  2. The later part of anything, often with implications of decline.

Synonyms

aftarvoundern

Words that rhyme with afternoons

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonsdunespantaloonsimpugnstunesloonsnoonsballoonsprunescartoonsmoonscommunes

Related words

postmeridianeveningsnoontidesmiddayssiestasnoondaysteatimesnoons

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "afternoons"?▾

"Afternoons" has 3 syllables: aft · ern · oons.

What does "afternoons" mean?▾

Afternoons: The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

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