How to pronounce waster
Say it like WAY-ster. Waster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
- WAY
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of waster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-stuh.
What does waster mean?
- Someone or something that wastes; someone who squanders or spends extravagantly.
- An item that is spoiled during its manufacture.
Where does waster come from?
From Middle English wastere, waister, wastar, wastour, equivalent to waste + -er.
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Words that rhyme with waster
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Questions about saying waster
How do you pronounce waster?
Say WAY-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waster?
Waster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · ster.
Is waster 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 /ˈweɪstə/ (WAY-stuh).