How to pronounce wavelength
Say it like WAYV-length. Wavelength has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYV).
- WAYV
- length
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wavelength pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lengthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of wavelength
American and British speakers say wavelength in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθ/ in the US and /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYV-length.
What does wavelength mean?
- The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.
- A person's attitude and way of thinking as compared to another person's.“I think you and I are on a different wavelength.”
Where does wavelength come from?
From wave + length.
Questions about saying wavelength
How do you pronounce wavelength?
Say WAYV-length. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wavelength?
Wavelength has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYV). Broken into parts: WAYV · length.
Do Americans and Brits say wavelength the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθ/ and the British form is /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.