How to pronounce waitress
Say it like WAY-trus. Waitress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- trus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waitress 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.
- trusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of waitress
American and British speakers say waitress in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪtrəs/ in the US and /ˈweɪtrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-trus.
What does waitress mean?
- a woman waiter
- serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant“I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's”
Where does waitress come from?
From waiter + -ess.
Questions about saying waitress
How do you pronounce waitress?
Say WAY-trus. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪtrəs/. In British English it is /ˈweɪtrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waitress?
Waitress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · trus.
Do Americans and Brits say waitress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪtrəs/ and the British form is /ˈweɪtrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.