atter
After.
Also called arter, after.
Updated September 21, 2026
atter pronunciation
/AT-er/
Meaning
The everyday mountain pronunciation of after. Same jobs: time (atter supper), sequence (atter you finish), and looking for something (atter that dog). You will hear it more than you will see it printed, unless someone is writing talk the way it sounds.
How folks use it
- “We'll head out atter supper.”
- “Youins come over to the house atter while.”
Origin and etymology
A regional pronunciation of after, common in Appalachian and Southern Midland speech. Dialect writing has used the spelling for a long time because the middle consonant softens or drops in fast talk. Meaning never changed. Only the sound did.
Frequently asked questions
Is atter a different word from after?
No. Same word, regional sound. School English writes after; mountain talk often says atter.