Learn the American English pronunciation of "after" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "after"
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Simple pronunciation
aaf-ter
IPA transcription
/ˈæf.tɚ/
Word frequency
100th
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What does "after" mean?
1.happening at a later time
2.behind in time or order
Examples of "after" in a sentence
We will go to the movies after dinner.
After the rain stopped, the sun came out.
She was named after her grandmother.
How common is "after"?
After is the 100th most common word in English.
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