How to Pronounce "waitress"
word
/ˈweɪtɹəs/
WAY-trus
/wˈeɪtɹəs/
WAY-trus
Definition
A waitress is a woman whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant, café, or similar place. In modern English, many people also use the gender-neutral word 'server' instead.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈweɪtɹəs/
British English
/wˈeɪtɹəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
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WAY-trus
UK
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Listen in Context
The waitress brought us water.
My sister works as a waitress in a café.
The waitress smiled and took our order.
Excuse me, the waitress said our table would be ready in ten minutes.