How to Pronounce Airwaves

To pronounce "airwaves", say AIRW-av-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

AIRW-av-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “airwaves”

"airwaves" has 3 syllables: airw-av-es. It rhymes with caves and slaves, if that helps it stick.

What does airwaves mean?

noun

  1. Radio-frequency electromagnetic waves, usually used in the context of wireless communication; radio waves.
  2. Radio or television broadcasts.

Words that rhyme with airwaves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cavesslavescravesgravesclavesknavesmicrowavessavesbravesenclavesshavesbehaves

Related words

airbroadcastingwavesbroadcastersbroadcastsfrequenciesradiosripples

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "airwaves"?▾

"Airwaves" has 3 syllables: airw · av · es.

What does "airwaves" mean?▾

Airwaves: Radio-frequency electromagnetic waves, usually used in the context of wireless communication; radio waves.

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