How to pronounce heatwave
Say it like HEE-twayv. Heatwave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- twayv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heatwave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- twayvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of heatwave
American and British speakers say heatwave in essentially the same way: /ˈhiˌtweɪv/ in the US and /ˈhiːˌtweɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-twayv.
What does heatwave mean?
- Alternative spelling of heat wave (“period of exceptionally hot weather”)
- A heat haze.
Where does heatwave come from?
From heat + wave.
Questions about saying heatwave
How do you pronounce heatwave?
Say HEE-twayv. The American pronunciation is /ˈhiˌtweɪv/. In British English it is /ˈhiːˌtweɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heatwave?
Heatwave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · twayv.
Do Americans and Brits say heatwave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhiˌtweɪv/ and the British form is /ˈhiːˌtweɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.