Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

airwave

/ˈɛɹwˌeɪv/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.75 in modern English

Syllables: air-wave
IPA: /ˈɛɹwˌeɪv/

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

singular of airwaves; thus often "radio" or "frequency".

Example Sentences

"Vander Meer’s no-hitter at Ebbets Field on June 15 was a witness-only event, unheard on any airwave."

Etymology

From air + wave.

Inflected Forms

airwaves (plural)

Synonyms

air

Questions

How do you pronounce airwave?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛɹwˌeɪv/.
What does airwave mean?: singular of airwaves; thus often "radio" or "frequency".
Where does airwave come from?: From air + wave.

How to pronounce airwave

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