How to Pronounce "after all"

expression

ˈæftɝ/ /ˈɔɫ

AF-ter-AWL

ˈɑːftɐ/ /ˈɔːl

AHF-tuh-AWL

Definition

Used to explain or remind someone of a reason for something, especially when it may be unexpected or to justify a previous statement. It can also mean 'in the end' or 'when everything is considered.'

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈæftɝ/ /ˈɔɫ

British English

ˈɑːftɐ/ /ˈɔːl

Simplified Pronunciation

AF-ter-AWL

AHF-tuh-AWL

Listen in Context

We should invite her; she is our friend after all.

Don’t be too hard on him. He is only a child after all.

I guess it wasn’t so difficult after all.

He came to the party after all, even though he said he wouldn't.