How to Pronounce "wastes"
word
ˈweɪsts
WAYSTS
wˈeɪsts
WAYSTS
Definition
Plural of 'waste'; refers to unwanted materials left over after something is used (nouns), or the acts of using something carelessly or not efficiently (verbs, third person singular).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪsts
British English
wˈeɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYSTS
UK
WAYSTS
Listen in Context
The factory produces a lot of wastes every day.
She always wastes food at lunch.
Please separate the wastes before recycling.
He wastes no time getting to the point.