How to Pronounce “wave

word

/ˈweɪv/
wayv
/wˈeɪv/
wayv

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈweɪv/

British English

/wˈeɪv/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

wayv

UK

wayv

Listen in Context

A huge wave hit the beach.

She waved to her friend from the bus.

The children jumped over the small waves.

I saw you wave, but I couldn't stop the car.