How to Pronounce "wasteful"
word
ˈweɪstfəɫ
WAYST-fuhl
wˈeɪstfəl
WAYST-fuhl
Definition
Using more of something than necessary, causing waste. It describes people or actions that do not use resources carefully.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪstfəɫ
British English
wˈeɪstfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYST-fuhl
UK
WAYST-fuhl
Listen in Context
Leaving the lights on all day is wasteful.
He is wasteful with his money and buys things he doesn't need.
Throwing away good food is wasteful.
Their company policies are really wasteful and outdated.