How to Pronounce "waits"
word
/ˈweɪts/
wayts
/wˈeɪts/
wayts
Definition
To stay in a place or delay action until someone comes, something happens, or the right time arrives. It can also mean that something is ready or available for someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈweɪts/
British English
/wˈeɪts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wayts
UK
wayts
Listen in Context
He waits for the bus every morning.
She waits to open the gift.
Dinner waits on the table.
She always waits until the last minute to study.