How to pronounce awaits
Say it like uh-WAYTS. Awaits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAYTS).
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- uh
- WAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awaits 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.
- WAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of awaits
American and British speakers say awaits in essentially the same way: /əˈweɪts/ in the US and /əˈweɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-WAYTS.
What does awaits mean?
- plural of await How to pronounce await
- third-person singular simple present indicative of await How to pronounce await
Words that rhyme with awaits
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of awaits.
Questions about saying awaits
How do you pronounce awaits?
Say uh-WAYTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈweɪts/. In British English it is /əˈweɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awaits?
Awaits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAYTS). Broken into parts: uh · WAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say awaits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈweɪts/ and the British form is /əˈweɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.