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How to pronounce 'wait' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "wait"

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Simple pronunciation
wayt
IPA transcription
/weɪt̚/
Word frequency
800th

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What does "wait" mean?

  1. to stay in one place until a particular time or until something else happens

Examples of "wait" in a sentence

  • I will wait for you here.
  • Please wait for the train to stop.
  • You need to wait your turn.

How common is "wait"?

Wait is the 800th most common word in English.

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