How to pronounce awaiting
Say it like uh-WAY-ting. Awaiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY).
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- uh
- WAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awaiting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of awaiting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-WAY-ting.
What does awaiting mean?
- present participle and gerund of await How to pronounce await
Words that rhyme with awaiting
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Questions about saying awaiting
How do you pronounce awaiting?
Say uh-WAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈweɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈweɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awaiting?
Awaiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY). Broken into parts: uh · WAY · ting.
Is awaiting 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 /əˈweɪtɪŋ/ (uh-WAY-ting).