How to Pronounce Shockwave

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

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Letters

SHOCKW-av-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “shockwave”

"shockwave" has 3 syllables: shockw-av-e. It rhymes with enclave and waive, if that helps it stick.

What does shockwave mean?

noun

  1. A powerful compression wave produced by the movement of a body through a fluid or gas at a velocity greater than the local speed of sound.
  2. Any violent disturbance.

Words that rhyme with shockwave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enclavewaivecravewavebraveknavelaveconcavecavedepraveconclaverave

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shockwave"?▾

"Shockwave" has 3 syllables: shockw · av · e.

What does "shockwave" mean?▾

Shockwave: A powerful compression wave produced by the movement of a body through a fluid or gas at a velocity greater than the local speed of sound.

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