How to pronounce waitlist
Say it like WAYT-list. Waitlist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYT).
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- WAYT
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waitlist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- listGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of waitlist
American and British speakers say waitlist in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪtˌlɪst/ in the US and /ˈweɪtˌlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYT-list.
What does waitlist mean?
- A waiting list.
- To place on a waiting list.
Where does waitlist come from?
From wait + list.
Questions about saying waitlist
How do you pronounce waitlist?
Say WAYT-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪtˌlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈweɪtˌlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waitlist?
Waitlist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYT). Broken into parts: WAYT · list.
Do Americans and Brits say waitlist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪtˌlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈweɪtˌlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.