How to pronounce wastefully
Say it like WAYST-fuh-lee. Wastefully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST).
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- WAYST
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wastefully 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wastefully
American and British speakers say wastefully in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪstfəli/ in the US and /ˈweɪstfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYST-fuh-lee.
What does wastefully mean?
- In a wasteful manner.
Where does wastefully come from?
From Middle English wastfully; equivalent to wasteful + -ly.
Words that rhyme with wastefully
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wastefully.
Questions about saying wastefully
How do you pronounce wastefully?
Say WAYST-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstfəli/. In British English it is /ˈweɪstfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wastefully?
Wastefully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST). Broken into parts: WAYST · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say wastefully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪstfəli/ and the British form is /ˈweɪstfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.