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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-wave

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.62 in modern English

Syllables
-wave
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Applied to various (often very specialised) music genres, subcultures and aesthetics.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Likely derived from new wave, and popularized by the terms chillwave and vaporwave.

Phrases

-core -step

Frequently Paired Words

-core -step

Questions

What does -wave mean?
Applied to various (often very specialised) music genres, subcultures and aesthetics.
Where does -wave come from?
Likely derived from new wave, and popularized by the terms chillwave and vaporwave.

How to pronounce -wave

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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-wave” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.