How to Pronounce "wavelength"
word
ˈweɪvˌɫɛŋθ
WAYV-length
wˈeɪvlɛŋθ
WAYV-length
Definition
The distance between two repeating points of a wave, such as from one peak to the next. Also used to describe when people have similar ways of thinking or understanding.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪvˌɫɛŋθ
British English
wˈeɪvlɛŋθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYV-length
UK
WAYV-length
Listen in Context
Light of a shorter wavelength appears blue.
Sound travels differently depending on its wavelength.
The wavelength of radio waves is much longer than that of visible light.
My coworker and I are really on the same wavelength about this project.