How to pronounce waited
Say it like WAY-tid. Waited has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waited 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of waited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAY-tid.
What does waited mean?
- simple past and past participle of wait How to pronounce wait
Words that rhyme with waited
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Words that sound like waited
Questions about saying waited
How do you pronounce waited?
Say WAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈweɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waited?
Waited has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · tid.
Is waited 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 /ˈweɪtɪd/ (WAY-tid).
What words sound the same as waited?
Waited sounds the same as weighted in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.