Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shockwave

/ʃˈɑkwˌeɪv/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.70 in modern English

Syllables: shock-wave
IPA: /ʃˈɑkwˌeɪv/

24

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of shock wave.

Example Sentences

"Sergio Aguero added a third and, even though Darren Fletcher pulled a goal back, this only proved the signal for a late surge by City that brought three more goals and a result that will have sent shockwaves through the Premier League."

Inflected Forms

shockwaves (plural)

Phrases

extracorporeal shockwave therapy

Questions

How do you pronounce shockwave?: The recorded pronunciation is /ʃˈɑkwˌeɪv/.
What does shockwave mean?: Alternative spelling of shock wave.

How to pronounce shockwave

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