How to Pronounce "call after"
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈæftɝ
KAWL AF-ter
kˈɔːl/ /ˈɑːftɐ
KAWL AHF-tuh
Definition
To give someone or something the same name as another person, usually as an honor or tradition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈæftɝ
British English
kˈɔːl/ /ˈɑːftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL AF-ter
UK
KAWL AHF-tuh
Listen in Context
They called their son after his grandfather.
The school was called after a famous scientist.
They called the cat after a cartoon character.
I was called after my great-uncle who fought in the war.