How to Pronounce "waistband"
word
WAYST-band
WAYST-band
Definition
The waistband is the strip of cloth that goes around the waist at the top of pants, skirts, or similar clothing, often to hold them up or make them fit better.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪstˌbænd
British English
wˈeɪstbænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYST-band
UK
WAYST-band
Listen in Context
The pants have a stretchy waistband.
My skirt's waistband is too tight.
You can adjust the waistband with this string.
The waistband on these jeans always rolls down when I sit.