How to pronounce airwaves
Say it like AIR-wayvz. Airwaves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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US American/ˈɛrˌweɪvz/AIR-wayvz
UK British/ˈɛəˌweɪvz/AIR-wayvz
- AIR
- wayvz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airwaves 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.
- wayvzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of airwaves
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-wayvz.
What does airwaves mean?
noun
- Radio-frequency electromagnetic waves, usually used in the context of wireless communication; radio waves.
- Radio or television broadcasts.
Questions about saying airwaves
How do you pronounce airwaves?
Say AIR-wayvz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌweɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌweɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airwaves?
Airwaves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · wayvz.
Is airwaves 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 /ˈɛəˌweɪvz/ (AIR-wayvz).