How to Pronounce "aftershock"
word
ˈæftɝˌʃɑk
AF-ter-shahk
ˈɑːftəʃˌɒk
AHF-tuh-shok
Definition
An aftershock is a smaller earthquake that happens in the same area after a bigger earthquake. It can also be used metaphorically for any shock or effect that happens after a major event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæftɝˌʃɑk
British English
ˈɑːftəʃˌɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AF-ter-shahk
UK
AHF-tuh-shok
Listen in Context
The city felt an aftershock one hour after the earthquake.
Many aftershocks followed the main earthquake.
We were scared by another aftershock during the night.
People were on edge all week because of constant aftershocks.