How to pronounce waivers
Say it like WAY-verz. Waivers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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US American/ˈweɪvɚz/WAY-verz
UK British/ˈweɪvəz/WAY-vuz
- WAY
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waivers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of waivers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-vuz.
What does waivers mean?
noun
- plural of waiver How to pronounce waiver
- the state of being on the waiver wire
- third-person singular simple present indicative of waiver How to pronounce waiver
Questions about saying waivers
How do you pronounce waivers?
Say WAY-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waivers?
Waivers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · verz.
Is waivers 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 /ˈweɪvəz/ (WAY-vuz).