How to Pronounce “waiting

word

/ˈweɪtɪŋ/
WAY-ting
/wˈeɪtɪŋ/
WAY-ting

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈweɪtɪŋ/

British English

/wˈeɪtɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

WAY-ting

UK

WAY-ting

Listen in Context

We are waiting for the pizza to arrive.

I’m so tired of waiting in this long line!

There’s no need for waiting; just come inside.

He kept waiting for her call all night.