How to pronounce afterwards

afterwards

/ˈæftərwərdz/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/w/as in water	Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

He waited until ten and left shortly afterwards.

How do you pronounce afterwards?

Afterwards is pronounced /ˈæftərwərdz/ in American English.

How many syllables are in afterwards?

Afterwards has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in afterwards?

The first syllable: /ˈæftərwərdz/.