How to Pronounce "wave back"
expression
ˈweɪv/ /ˈbæk
WAYV-BAK
wˈeɪv/ /bˈæk
WAYV-BAK
Definition
To move your hand back and forth in response when someone else waves at you as a greeting or goodbye.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪv/ /ˈbæk
British English
wˈeɪv/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYV-BAK
UK
WAYV-BAK
Listen in Context
When I see my friend at the station, I always wave back.
The little boy smiled and waved back at his grandmother.
Don't forget to wave back when your teacher says goodbye.
I waved, but she didn't wave back — maybe she didn't see me.