How to Pronounce “waste”
word
/ˈweɪst/
wayst
/wˈeɪst/
wayst
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈweɪst/
British English
/wˈeɪst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wayst
UK
wayst
Listen in Context
Don't waste water when you wash the dishes.
This bag is full of plastic waste.
Buying food you don't eat is a waste of money.
Let's not waste time arguing about this again.