How to Pronounce "waited"
word
/ˈweɪtɪd/
WAY-did
/wˈeɪtɪd/
WAY-tid
Definition
Past form of 'wait'. It means stayed somewhere or delayed action until someone or something arrived, happened, or was ready.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈweɪtɪd/
British English
/wˈeɪtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAY-did
UK
WAY-tid
Listen in Context
I waited for the bus this morning.
She waited outside the room.
We waited to eat until Dad came home.
I waited for you, but you never showed up.