How to Pronounce Hereafter

To pronounce "hereafter", say HER-eaft-er — 3 syllables, IPA /hɪəˈɹɑːftə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/hɪəˈɹɑːftə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hereafter”

"hereafter" has 3 syllables: her-eaft-er. It rhymes with thereafter and after, if that helps it stick.

What does hereafter mean?

noun

  1. A future existence or state.
  2. Existence after death.

adjective

  1. Future.

adverb

  1. In time to come; in some future time or state.
  2. From now on.

Synonyms

aftertimeafterlifeeternal lifeunbornhenceforthhenceforwardsomedayfollowed by

Words that rhyme with hereafter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thereafterafterdraftergraftercrafter

Related words

hereinafterfuturefuturityafterlifelatersubsequentlythereafterherewith

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hereafter"?▾

"Hereafter" has 3 syllables: her · eaft · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "hereafter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hereafter" is /hɪəˈɹɑːftə/.

What does "hereafter" mean?▾

Hereafter: A future existence or state.

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