How to Pronounce "wait for"
expression
ˈweɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
WAYT-for, WAYT-fer, WAYT-fur
wˈeɪt/ /fˈɔː
WAYT-faw
Definition
To stay in a place or not take action until someone arrives or something happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
wˈeɪt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYT-for, WAYT-fer, WAYT-fur
UK
WAYT-faw
Listen in Context
Please wait for me at the door.
We had to wait for the train for an hour.
Children wait for their parents after school.
I can't wait for the weekend—I'm so tired!