How to Pronounce Shockwaves

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

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Syllables

10

Letters

SHOCKW-av-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “shockwaves”

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

What does shockwaves 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 shockwaves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cavesslavescravesgravesclavesknavesairwavesmicrowavessavesbravesenclavesshaves

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shockwaves"?▾

"Shockwaves" has 3 syllables: shockw · av · es.

What does "shockwaves" mean?▾

Shockwaves: 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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