How to Pronounce "wait for it"
expression
ˈweɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
WAYT-for-it
wˈeɪt/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
WAYT-faw-it
Definition
A phrase used to build suspense before revealing something surprising or important, similar to asking someone to hold on for the next part.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
wˈeɪt/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYT-for-it
UK
WAYT-faw-it
Listen in Context
I'm about to tell you the answer, wait for it.
Here comes the surprise, wait for it!
Wait for it... the lights will turn on now.
He walked into the room with, wait for it, a cat on his head.