How many syllables in "shortwave"?

"shortwave" has 2 음절 (short - wave).

How to divide "shortwave"?

"shortwave" divides into 2 parts: short · wave.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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음절 가이드

2 음절

"shortwave": 2 음절.

음절:short·wave

제1강세

SHORT-wave(short · wave)● ○

Stress in "shortwave" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɔːrtˌweɪv⁄

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IPAˈʃɔːrtˌweɪv

음절short·wave

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And of course, I was helped by people from everywhere. I had a shortwave radio, so I could keep in contact with what was going on in the world. was going on in the world.

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How many syllables in "shortwave"?: "shortwave" has 2 음절 (short - wave).
How to divide "shortwave"?: "shortwave" divides into 2 parts: short · wave.
Where is the stress in "shortwave"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "shortwave"?: Say each syllable slowly (short... wave) and listen on SayItVid.