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Comment prononcer « wave » en anglais

wave se prononce weɪv. Écoutez des locuteurs natifs le prononcer dans 32 785 extraits avec sous-titres synchronisés et repères temporels ci-dessous.

weɪv

WAYV

Accent tonique principal : WAYV

Accent :
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IPAweɪv
SayWAYV
SyllabesWAYV
Écouter en contexteUS
11:39
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “wave”

Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence

weɪv

Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution

Syllable 1Primary Stress

WAYV

Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.

As a single-syllable word, "wave" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.

Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes

⚠️ Single-Syllable Vocal Energy & Vowel Articulation

The Trap: Single-syllable words like "wave" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.

How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "wave" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.

Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow

🔗 Consonant-Vowel Linking (Liaison)

When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.

⏱️ Stress-Timed Rhythm

In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "wave" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.

Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context

Verified Transcripts
“wave physicists, crucially, including the savvy physicists who didn't know anything about gravitational waves, got considerably less points.”
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“Wave. So if you like double the frequency of this wave, it can be something like this.”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“wave of Macintosh and windows style graphic interface systems was building in the early 90s Microsoft was beginning”
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“wave and you're writing the wave at the same time and I I think about my son”
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“wave that popped out of 38 foot seas and it had a laser on the platform that”
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“wave -- it comes up smoother to that final break point.”
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wave physicists, crucially, including the savvy physicists who didn't know anything about gravitational waves, got considerably less points.

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32 785 extraits

The Anglais word “wave” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as weɪv (phonetic respelling: WAYV). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (WAYV), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “wave” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 32 785 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “wave” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)

  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #1 · @11:39
    “got 25 points, which isn't bad, whereas the non-gravitational wave physicists, crucially, including the savvy physicists who didn't know anything about gravitational waves, got considerably less points. the savvy physicists who didn't know anything”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #2 · @48:26
    “the sound is kind of a wave. Wave. Yes. So if you like double the frequency of this wave, it can be something like this. Yes.”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #3 · @22:36
    “mature and over the hill just as the new wave of Macintosh and windows style graphic interface systems was building in the early 90s Microsoft was beginning graphic interface systems was building”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #4 · @2:14
    “and you're kind of contributing to the wave and you're writing the wave at the same time and I I think about my son same time and I I think about my son”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #5 · @6:04
    “platform and it was hit by an 85 foot wave that popped out of 38 foot seas and it had a laser on the platform that it had a laser on the platform that”

Définition et signification: “wave”

Audio
VERB
  • To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.
  • To move one's hand back and forth (generally above the shoulders) in greeting or departure.
NOUN
  • A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
  • The ocean.

Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)

  • “The flag waved in the gentle breeze.”
  • “I raised my arms in a final salute. I smiled. I waved goodbye. I turned into the helicopter, the door was closed, the red carpet was rolled up.”
  • “wave physicists, crucially, including the savvy physicists who didn't know anything about gravitational waves, got considerably less points.”

Expressions et collocations courantes

wave physiciststhird wavefoot wavenew wave

Prononciation: “wave”

Pronunciation:
WAYV
Syllabes:
WAYV
Written Hyphenation:
wave
Accent tonique principal :
WAYV
IPA:
weɪv
Écouter en contexte
wave

Synonymes: “wave”

1 mot

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Mots qui riment avec “wave”

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Mots au son identique (Homophones)

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“wave” sounds 100% identical in standard English to “waive”, but has a completely different spelling and meaning:

waveVerb / NounActuel

Move one hand to and fro in greeting; a ridge of water moving on the surface.

waiveVerb
Prononcer

Refrain from insisting on or using a right or claim; relinquish.

Astuce mnémotechnique : WAVE your hand to greet a friend; WAIVE the registration processing fee.

Questions fréquentes sur « wave »

Comment prononcer « wave » en anglais ?

« wave » se prononce ⁄weɪv⁄ (WAYV). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.

Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « wave » ?

L’accent tonique principal dans « wave » se trouve sur « WAYV ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.

Que signifie « wave » ?

To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.

Comment écouter « wave » dans des phrases réelles ?

Cette page contient 32785 exemples vidéo de « wave » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.

What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “wave”?

Single-syllable words like "wave" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "wave" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.