How to pronounce wastebasket
Say it like WAYST-bas-kut. Wastebasket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST).
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US American/ˈweɪstˌbæskət/WAYST-bas-kut
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- WAYST
- bas
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wastebasket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- basGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does wastebasket mean?
noun
- A usually small indoor receptacle for items that are to be discarded; a rubbish bin.
- Any region or grouping that is worthless or meaningless.
- To discard in a wastebasket.
Where does wastebasket come from?
From waste + basket.
Questions about saying wastebasket
How do you pronounce wastebasket?
Say WAYST-bas-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstˌbæskət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wastebasket?
Wastebasket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST). Broken into parts: WAYST · bas · kut.