How to pronounce wasting
Say it like WAY-sting. Wasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wasting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wasting
American and British speakers say wasting in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈweɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-sting.
What does wasting mean?
- any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
- a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
Words that rhyme with wasting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wasting.
Questions about saying wasting
How do you pronounce wasting?
Say WAY-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wasting?
Wasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say wasting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈweɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.