aftermath

/ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/

//ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ// noun

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"aftermath" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“aftermath” has 14 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #8,232. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#8,232
frequency rank, English
3,931
“A” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.

Corpus desk

Index EN-aftermath · aftermath · English

aftermath · rank #8,232 · 14 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-COMMON #8,232
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 14 variants
  • BOOK-MID 3,931
  • PHOTO-FINISH advocacy

Nearest frequency peer: advocacy (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “aftermath”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “aftermath” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for aftermath
PropertyValue
Headwordaftermath
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/
Letters9
Frequency rank#8,232
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “aftermath”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).aftermathlands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “advocacy” (#8,231), “aggression” (#8,233), “accountable” (#8,230). Among 3,931 “A” headwords, “aftermath” is #8,232. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 14 spelling variants around aftermath (IPA /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #8,232 among 3,931 “A” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for aftermath, with forms such as "afetrmath", "afftermath", and "aftemrath". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From after- + math (“a mowing”). The correct English form is aftermath, spelled A-F-T-E-R-M-A-T-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.
  2. 2
    A second mowing; the grass which grows after the first crop of hay in the same season.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how aftermath appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. In contrast to most projections of the aftermath of nuclear war, in this there is no rioting or looting.
  2. Fogel, working with a script by the journalist Kerry Howley, follows Winner from the age of nine to the aftermath of her plea, and organizes the movie around voice-over reminiscences by Reality (the character is played by Emilia Jones).

Etymology

From after- + math (“a mowing”).

This word in other languages

consecuencias(Español)regain(Français)Grummet(Deutsch)resultado(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • afetrmath
  • afftermath
  • aftemrath
  • afteramth
  • aftermaht
  • aftermathh
  • aftermatth
  • aftermmath
  • aftermtah
  • afterrmath
  • aftremath
  • afttermath
  • atfermath
  • fatermath

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of aftermath - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

afetrmath2afftermath1aftemrath2afteramth2aftermaht2aftermathh1aftermatth1aftermmath1
Edit distance from "aftermath"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "aftermath"?
"aftermath" is spelled A-F-T-E-R-M-A-T-H. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/.
What does "aftermath" mean?
As a noun, "aftermath" means: That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.
What are common misspellings of "aftermath"?
Common misspellings include "afetrmath", "afftermath", "aftemrath", "afteramth", "aftermaht". The correct spelling is "aftermath".
How do you pronounce "aftermath"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "aftermath" is /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "aftermath"?
From after- + math (“a mowing”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "aftermath", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 9 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

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Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (14 here; floor ≥5).

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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list