How to Pronounce "airwaves"
word
ˈɛɹˌweɪvz
AIR-wayvz
ˈeəweɪvz
AIR-wayvz
Definition
The invisible channels through which radio or television signals travel through the air; often used to refer to radio, TV, or broadcast media in general.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɹˌweɪvz
British English
ˈeəweɪvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-wayvz
UK
AIR-wayvz
Listen in Context
The music is playing on the airwaves right now.
The president spoke to the nation over the airwaves.
The radio station sends news across the airwaves.
New artists hope their songs will hit the airwaves soon.