aftershock meaning
UK US /ˈæftɚʃɑk/ 3 syllables
aftershock (noun): a tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake.
Definition of aftershock
aftershock in a sentence
- The aftershock from the earthquake knocked my bookshelf over.
- The earthquake was followed by several aftershocks.
How to pronounce aftershock
aftershock is pronounced /ˈæftɚʃɑk/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 22 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AF · words ending in CK · 10-letter words
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