How to pronounce awaste
Say it like uh-WAYST. Awaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAYST).
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- uh
- WAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awaste 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.
- WAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of awaste
American and British speakers say awaste in essentially the same way: /əˈweɪst/ in the US and /əˈweɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-WAYST.
What does awaste mean?
- To waste; wasted.
Where does awaste come from?
From a- + waste.
Words that rhyme with awaste
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of awaste.
Questions about saying awaste
How do you pronounce awaste?
Say uh-WAYST. The American pronunciation is /əˈweɪst/. In British English it is /əˈweɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awaste?
Awaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAYST). Broken into parts: uh · WAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say awaste the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈweɪst/ and the British form is /əˈweɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.