How to pronounce waisted
Say it like WAY-stid. Waisted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- stid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waisted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- stidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of waisted
American and British speakers say waisted in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪstɪd/ in the US and /ˈweɪstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-stid.
What does waisted mean?
- Having some specific type of waist.
- Narrower in the middle.
Where does waisted come from?
From waist + -ed.
Words that rhyme with waisted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waisted.
Words that sound like waisted
Questions about saying waisted
How do you pronounce waisted?
Say WAY-stid. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈweɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waisted?
Waisted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · stid.
Do Americans and Brits say waisted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈweɪstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as waisted?
Waisted sounds the same as wasted in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.