How do you pronounce "after"?

In American English: /ˈæftɝ/ (AFT-ur). In British English: /ˈɑːftə/ (AHFT-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈæftɝ/ (AFT-ur). In Australian English: /ˈaftə/ (AFT).

Is "after" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæftɝ/ (AFT-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɑːftə/ (AHFT-uh).

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after

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/ˈæftɝ/

AFT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

æftaf·ɝter

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Last updated: 2026-02-12