How to pronounce waiver
Say it like WAY-ver. Waiver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waiver 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of waiver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-vuh.
What does waiver mean?
- a formal written statement of relinquishment
Where does waiver come from?
From Anglo-Norman weyver, from waiver.
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Words that rhyme with waiver
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Words that sound like waiver
Questions about saying waiver
How do you pronounce waiver?
Say WAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waiver?
Waiver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · ver.
Is waiver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈweɪvə/ (WAY-vuh).
What words sound the same as waiver?
Waiver sounds the same as waver in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.