How to pronounce airwave
Say it like AIR-wayv. Airwave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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US American/ˈɛrˌweɪv/AIR-wayv
UK British/ˈɛəˌweɪv/AIR-wayv
- AIR
- wayv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airwave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wayvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of airwave
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-wayv.
What does airwave mean?
noun
- singular of airwaves; thus often "radio" or "frequency". How to pronounce airwaves
Where does airwave come from?
From air + wave.
Questions about saying airwave
How do you pronounce airwave?
Say AIR-wayv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌweɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌweɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airwave?
Airwave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · wayv.
Is airwave pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛəˌweɪv/ (AIR-wayv).