How to Pronounce "you wait"
expression
ˈju/ /ˈweɪt
YOO WAYT
jˈuː/ /wˈeɪt
YOO WAYT
Definition
A phrase used to ask someone to stop and remain in place for a short time before doing something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈweɪt
British English
jˈuː/ /wˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO WAYT
UK
YOO WAYT
Listen in Context
You wait here while I get the car.
Please, you wait outside the office.
You wait until I finish talking.
Oh, you wait—the surprise isn’t over yet!