Como Pronunciar "wasting"

word

/ˈweɪstɪŋ/

WAY-sting

/wˈeɪstɪŋ/

WAY-sting

Definição

Wasting is the present participle of “waste.” It means using something carelessly or unnecessarily, such as time, money, food, or energy, and it can also describe someone becoming very thin and weak because of illness.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

/ˈweɪstɪŋ/

Inglês Britânico

/wˈeɪstɪŋ/

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

WAY-sting

Ouça em Contexto

You are wasting water if you leave the tap on.

Stop wasting time and finish your homework.

The doctor said he was wasting away because of the illness.

We’re wasting money on subscriptions we never use.