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short wave

/ˈʃoɹt ˌweɪv/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.54 in modern English

Syllables
short- wave
IPA
/ˈʃoɹt ˌweɪv/
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A wave in a gas or liquid with a relatively short wavelength.

noun

Alternative form of shortwave.

Etymology

From short (adjective) + wave (noun).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈʃoɹt ˌweɪv/
  • British English: /ˈʃɔːt weɪv/

Inflected Forms

short waves (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

long wave medium wave

Homonyms

shortwave

Questions

How do you pronounce short wave?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʃoɹt ˌweɪv/.
What does short wave mean?
A wave in a gas or liquid with a relatively short wavelength.
Where does short wave come from?
From short (adjective) + wave (noun).

How to pronounce short wave

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