The A in wave has a long A vowel sound. The E is silent.
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The word "wave" has a long vowel sound for the letter 'a' because it says its name, /ei/, instead of a short sound like /æ/.
In the word "wade," the vowel sound is considered short because it is pronounced as /eɪ/, which is a short vowel sound. Short vowels are typically pronounced for a shorter duration than long vowels, with a single, clear sound. This is in contrast to long vowels, which are pronounced for a longer duration or with a diphthong sound.
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"Swn y don" in Welsh means "sound of the waves" in English.
A soft sound is typically produced by vibrations that are gentle and have a lower amplitude or intensity. These vibrations create a sound wave that is milder and less intense, resulting in a softer sound compared to louder noises.
A homophone for "slave" is "wave." Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.