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wave
Definition:
(nou) one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water) (nou) a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon (nou) a movement up and down or back and forth (nou) something that rises rapidly (nou) the act of signaling by a movement of the hand (nou) a hairdo that creates undulations in the hair (nou) an undulating curve (nou) a persistent and widespread unusual weather condition (especially of unusual temperatures) (nou) a member of the women's reserve of the United States Navy; originally organized during World War II but now no longer a separate branch
Phonetic Transcription:
weɪv
Examples:
The wave is just the surface of the sea.
The wave also recalls the surf and sand dunes of the area as seen from the sea.
The U wave is a wave on an electrocardiogram that is not always seen.
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Common mistakes of wave pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wave" as "wiv" /wɪv/ instead of the correct /weɪv/. This mistake often comes from confusion with similar words. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound /eɪ/.
- Ignoring the ending sound: A common error is dropping the final "v" sound, saying "way" /weɪ/ instead of "wave" /weɪv/. This can change the meaning entirely. Tip: Practice saying "v" clearly at the end.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might stress the wrong syllable, saying "WAVE" instead of the correct "wave." However, "wave" is a one-syllable word. Tip: Remember that "wave" has only one stressed syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Learners sometimes exaggerate the "w" sound, saying "wuhv" instead of the smoother "wave" /weɪv/. This can make speech sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "w" soft and blend it into the vowel.
- Confusing with "waive": Some people mix up "wave" with "waive" /weɪv/, which has the same pronunciation but different meanings. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Pay attention to the context to differentiate the words.