how to pronounce aftershock

/ˈæftɚˌʃɑːk/

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aftershock is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of aftershock in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… and then the aftershock was a few days …”

meanings of aftershock

noun:

By extension, any result or consequence following a major event.
An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event.

aftershock frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word aftershock occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics aftershock can be related to

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1) communication, information, and media;