How to Pronounce "wasting"
word
/ˈweɪstɪŋ/
WAY-sting
/wˈeɪstɪŋ/
WAY-sting
Definition
Wasting is the present participle of “waste.” It means using something carelessly or unnecessarily, such as time, money, food, or energy, and it can also describe someone becoming very thin and weak because of illness.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈweɪstɪŋ/
British English
/wˈeɪstɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAY-sting
UK
WAY-sting
Listen in Context
You are wasting water if you leave the tap on.
Stop wasting time and finish your homework.
The doctor said he was wasting away because of the illness.
We’re wasting money on subscriptions we never use.