How to Pronounce "ready and waiting"
expression
RED-ee and WAY-ting
RED-ee and WAY-ting
Definition
Prepared and available, fully ready for something to happen or to begin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛdi/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈweɪtɪŋ
British English
ɹˈɛdi/ /ˈænd/ /wˈeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RED-ee and WAY-ting
UK
RED-ee and WAY-ting
Listen in Context
The taxi is ready and waiting outside.
Our team is ready and waiting for your call.
Dinner is ready and waiting on the table.
I was ready and waiting at the door, but you were late.