How to Pronounce "wave goodbye"
expression
ˈweɪv/ /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ
WAYV gud-BYE
wˈeɪv/ /ɡʊdbˈaɪ
WAYV gud-BYE
Definition
To raise your hand and move it from side to side as a gesture to say goodbye to someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪv/ /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ
British English
wˈeɪv/ /ɡʊdbˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYV gud-BYE
UK
WAYV gud-BYE
Listen in Context
She smiled and waved goodbye to her friends.
The little boy stood at the window to wave goodbye to his mother.
Please wave goodbye to your teacher before you leave.
We watched the train leave and waved goodbye until it was out of sight.