How to Pronounce "wave around"
expression
ˈweɪv/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
WAYV er-OWND
wˈeɪv/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
WAYV uh-ROWNED
Definition
To hold something up and move it from side to side, usually so people notice it or to draw attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪv/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
wˈeɪv/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYV er-OWND
UK
WAYV uh-ROWNED
Listen in Context
The girl waves around her flag at the parade.
Don't wave around that knife. It's dangerous.
He likes to wave around his money at parties.
Stop waving around your phone. You might drop it.