How to pronounce wavelengths
Say it like WAYV-lengths. Wavelengths has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYV).
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- WAYV
- lengths
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wavelengths 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.
- lengthsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of wavelengths
American and British speakers say wavelengths in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθs/ in the US and /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYV-lengths.
What does wavelengths mean?
- plural of wavelength How to pronounce wavelength
Questions about saying wavelengths
How do you pronounce wavelengths?
Say WAYV-lengths. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθs/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wavelengths?
Wavelengths has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYV). Broken into parts: WAYV · lengths.
Do Americans and Brits say wavelengths the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθs/ and the British form is /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.