How to pronounce waistband
Say it like WAYST-band. Waistband has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST).
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US American/ˈweɪstˌbænd/WAYST-band
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- WAYST
- band
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waistband pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bandGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does waistband mean?
noun
- A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.
Where does waistband come from?
From waist + band.
Questions about saying waistband
How do you pronounce waistband?
Say WAYST-band. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstˌbænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waistband?
Waistband has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST). Broken into parts: WAYST · band.