How to pronounce vaporwave
Say it like VAY-per-wayv. Vaporwave has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- per
- wayv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaporwave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- wayvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vaporwave
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAY-puh-wayv.
What does vaporwave mean?
- A genre of electronic music and visual arts style that emerged in the early 2010s. As a musical genre, it evolved from chillwave and seapunk with influences from lounge music, elevator music, smooth jazz, and 1980s dance-pop. As an aesthetic, it is influenced by 1990s web design and digital art, ani
Where does vaporwave come from?
From vapor(ware) + -wave.
Questions about saying vaporwave
How do you pronounce vaporwave?
Say VAY-per-wayv. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪpɚweɪv/. In British English it is /ˈveɪpəweɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaporwave?
Vaporwave has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · per · wayv.
Is vaporwave 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 /ˈveɪpəweɪv/ (VAY-puh-wayv).