How to Pronounce "go to waste"
expression
GOH-tuh-WAYST
goh-TOO-WAYST
Definition
If something goes to waste, it is not used and is therefore wasted, often referring to food, resources, or opportunities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈweɪst
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /wˈeɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-tuh-WAYST
UK
goh-TOO-WAYST
Listen in Context
Don't let the food go to waste.
I hate seeing fresh vegetables go to waste.
We have extra tickets that might go to waste.
All this hard work shouldn't go to waste.