How to pronounce skywave
Say it like SKY-wayv. Skywave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskaɪˌweɪv/SKY-wayv
UK British/ˈskaɪˌweɪv/SKY-wayv
- SKY
- wayv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skywave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- wayvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of skywave
American and British speakers say skywave in essentially the same way: /ˈskaɪˌweɪv/ in the US and /ˈskaɪˌweɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKY-wayv.
What does skywave mean?
noun
- An electromagnetic wave refracted back to the Earth by the ionosphere.
Where does skywave come from?
From sky + wave.
Questions about saying skywave
How do you pronounce skywave?
Say SKY-wayv. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌweɪv/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌweɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skywave?
Skywave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · wayv.
Do Americans and Brits say skywave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskaɪˌweɪv/ and the British form is /ˈskaɪˌweɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.