To pronounce "shortwave", say SHORTW-av-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHORTW-av-e
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"shortwave" has 3 syllables: shortw-av-e. It rhymes with enclave and waive, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shortwave" has 3 syllables: shortw · av · e.
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