How to Pronounce "wanes"
word
ˈweɪnz
WAYNZ
wˈeɪnz
WAYNZ
Definition
If something wanes, it gradually becomes weaker or less important. The word is also used to describe the moon as it appears to get smaller after a full moon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪnz
British English
wˈeɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYNZ
UK
WAYNZ
Listen in Context
His enthusiasm wanes as the project continues.
The moon wanes after it is full.
Their interest wanes over time.
You can tell her patience wanes when the kids get noisy.