How to Pronounce "wait up"

expression

ˈweɪt/ /ˈəp

WAYT-UP

wˈeɪt/ /ˈʌp

WAYT-UP

Definition

To tell someone to stop or slow down so you can catch up, often used when walking or moving together.

American English

ˈweɪt/ /ˈəp

British English

wˈeɪt/ /ˈʌp

WAYT-UP

Wait up! I can't walk that fast.

Can you wait up for me outside the store?

The kids shouted, 'Wait up! You're too fast!'

Hey, wait up—I forgot my bag!