How to Pronounce "wait around"
expression
ˈweɪt/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
WAYT uh-ROWND
wˈeɪt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
WAYT uh-ROWND
Definition
To stay in one place doing little or nothing, usually because you are waiting for something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪt/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
wˈeɪt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYT uh-ROWND
UK
WAYT uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
We had to wait around for an hour before the movie started.
Don't wait around if I'm late, just go inside.
She likes to wait around at the café after class.
I can't just wait around all day—I've got things to do.