How to Pronounce Waveform

To pronounce "waveform", say WAV-ef-orm — 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

WAV-ef-orm

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💡 Tip for remembering “waveform”

"waveform" has 3 syllables: wav-ef-orm.

What does waveform mean?

noun

  1. The shape of a wave function represented by a graph showing some dependent variable as function of an independent variable.
  2. The shape of a physical wave, such as sound, electric current or electromagnetic radiation, or its representation obtained by plotting a characteristic of the phenomenon (such as voltage) versus another variable, often time.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waveform"?▾

"Waveform" has 3 syllables: wav · ef · orm.

What does "waveform" mean?▾

Waveform: The shape of a wave function represented by a graph showing some dependent variable as function of an independent variable.

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