Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

afresh

/ʌˈfɹɛʃ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.78 in modern English

Syllables
afresh
IPA
/ʌˈfɹɛʃ/
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Anew; again; once more.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English a-fresche, equivalent to a- + fresh. Compare Old English afersċean (“to freshen; become fresh”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ʌˈfɹɛʃ/

Inflected Forms

more afresh (comparative) most afresh (superlative)

Phrases

start afresh

Synonyms

newly anew

Rhymes With

fresh flesh mesh refresh pradesh suresh mahesh depeche esh creche thresh esch

Questions

How do you pronounce afresh?
The recorded pronunciation is /ʌˈfɹɛʃ/.
What does afresh mean?
Anew; again; once more.
Where does afresh come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce afresh

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “afresh”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ʌˈfɹɛʃ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “afresh” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.