How to pronounce awave
Say it like uh-WAYV. Awave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAYV).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce awave. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- WAYV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of awave
American and British speakers say awave in essentially the same way: /əˈweɪv/ in the US and /əˈweɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-WAYV.
What does awave mean?
- waving
Where does awave come from?
From a- + wave.
Words that rhyme with awave
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of awave.
Questions about saying awave
How do you pronounce awave?
Say uh-WAYV. The American pronunciation is /əˈweɪv/. In British English it is /əˈweɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awave?
Awave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAYV). Broken into parts: uh · WAYV.
Do Americans and Brits say awave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈweɪv/ and the British form is /əˈweɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.