How to Pronounce Aftershocks

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

AFT-ersh-ocks

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💡 Tip for remembering “aftershocks”

"aftershocks" has 3 syllables: aft-ersh-ocks. It rhymes with paradox and faux, if that helps it stick.

What does aftershocks mean?

noun

  1. An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
  2. By extension, any result or consequence following a major event.

Antonyms

foreshock

Words that rhyme with aftershocks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

after-effectsconsequencesearthquakesfollowersquakesrebuttalsreplicasreplicates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aftershocks"?▾

"Aftershocks" has 3 syllables: aft · ersh · ocks.

What does "aftershocks" mean?▾

Aftershocks: An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").

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