How to Pronounce "aftermath"
word
ˈæftɝˌmæθ
AF-ter-math
ˈɑːftəmˌæθ
AHF-tuh-math
Definition
The period of time, or the situation, that follows a significant event, especially one that is harmful or disastrous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæftɝˌmæθ
British English
ˈɑːftəmˌæθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AF-ter-math
UK
AHF-tuh-math
Listen in Context
Many people lost their homes in the aftermath of the flood.
The city worked hard to recover in the aftermath of the earthquake.
There was fear in the aftermath of the explosion.
In the aftermath of the scandal, the company struggled to regain trust.