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shortwave

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "shortwave" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

shortwave

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

shortwave is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, shortwave is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofshortwave

1noun
  • An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.

    Example: "Shortwaves are longer than microwaves."

  • (usually in plural) Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.

    Example: "Many stations broadcast on shortwaves."

1adjective
  • (of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters
  • (of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.
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