noun

aftermath

/ˈæf.təˌmæθ/ aft·erm·ath 3 syllables

A second mowing; the grass which grows after the first crop of hay in the same season.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Aftermath

A second mowing; the grass which grows after the first crop of hay in the same season.

Example sentences

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    In contrast to most projections of the aftermath of nuclear war, in this there is no rioting or looting.

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How many syllables does aftermath have?

Aftermath has 3 syllables: aft·erm·ath. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

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