How to pronounce waver
Say it like WAY-ver. Waver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waver 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of waver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-vuh.
What does waver mean?
- To swing or wave, especially in the air, wind, etc.; to flutter.“Flowers wavered in the breeze.”
- To move without purpose or a specified destination; to roam, to wander.
- To begin to weaken or show signs of weakening in resolve; to falter, to flinch, to give way.“Despite all the terrible things that happened to her, she never wavered from her beliefs.”
- An act of moving back and forth, swinging, or waving; a flutter, a tremble.
- A state of beginning to weaken or showing signs of weakening in resolve; a falter.
- A state of feeling or showing doubt or indecision; a vacillation.
- One who waves their arms, or causes something to swing or wave.“I felt encouraged by all the enthusiastic wavers in the crowd.”
- A person who specializes in treating hair to make it wavy.
- A tool used to make hair wavy.
Where does waver come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with waver
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Questions about saying waver
How do you pronounce waver?
Say WAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvər/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waver?
Waver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · ver.
Is waver 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 /ˈweɪvə/ (WAY-vuh).