American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'awhile' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "awhile" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "awhile"

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Simple pronunciation
uh-wail
IPA transcription
/əˈwaɪl/
Word frequency
7,211th

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What does "awhile" mean?

  1. for a short time

Examples of "awhile" in a sentence

  • Wait here for awhile.
  • I haven't seen you in awhile.
  • Let's rest for awhile.

How common is "awhile"?

Awhile is the 7,211th most common word in English.

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