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How to pronounce wait in English

Wait
/weɪt/

Examples from movies with Wait

I can't wait to begin growing creatively with Andy.
Toy Story Meets Pinko | Robot Chicken
Wait, was it any one of those names with a "Lynn" after it?
Ted - White Trash Names
Chil, wait. You don't know these guys. They're bad guys.
Be Cool - The Raised Eyebrow Look
Wait a minute. Is this that place that was on The Real World?
Bridesmaids - Ready to Partay
Get a load of this guy! Oh, wait. Hold on.
127 Hours - Radio Show Breakdown
Wait. Now, watch that kick. She don't know it's your first time.
The Last Stand - She Has a Little Kick
Just wait for one second. Slow down.
Garfield - Odie Saves Garfield
And he gets mad at me for making him wait?
Drive Me Crazy - The In Crowd
Well, how long are you gonna make him wait?
Drive Me Crazy - The In Crowd
wait for that right moment to make my move, you see.
Thelma & Louise - A Real Outlaw
Wait a minute. If I kissed your brother, where is he?
She's the Man - I'm Viola
You guys wait here, we'll be right back.
Minions - One Evil Family
Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Are you wearing a wig?
Despicable Me 2 - Worst Date Ever
and he couldn't wait to tell everyone the good news.
Ted - A Young Boy's Wish
Yeah... Wait a minute. That's too far, maybe? No, they dig it.
The Secret Life of Pets - The Flushed Pets

Audio pronunciation of Wait

American pronunciation

Wait pronounced by Ivy (child, girl)
Wait pronounced by Joanna (female)
Wait pronounced by Kendra (female)
Wait pronounced by Kimberly (female)
Wait pronounced by Salli (female)
Wait pronounced by Joey (male)
Wait pronounced by Justin (child, boy)
Wait pronounced by Matthew (male)

British pronunciation

Wait pronounced by Amy (female)
Wait pronounced by Emma (female)
Wait pronounced by Brian (male)