How to pronounce awaited
Say it like uh-WAY-tid. Awaited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY).
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- uh
- WAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awaited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of awaited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-WAY-tid.
What does awaited mean?
- expected hopefully
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with awaited
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Questions about saying awaited
How do you pronounce awaited?
Say uh-WAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈweɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈweɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awaited?
Awaited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY). Broken into parts: uh · WAY · tid.
Is awaited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈweɪtɪd/ (uh-WAY-tid).