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How to pronounce wait in English

Wait
/weɪt/

Examples from movies with Wait

and I can't wait to start checking me off some big fucking boxes.
Wanted - Wesley's Breakdown
- Can't wait for it to be done? - No, I can't wait.
Raging Bull - You Want Your Steak?
Wait a minute! Wait a goddamn... April! Now you listen to me.
Revolutionary Road - You're Sick!
Don't nobody quit me. You wait till I tell Baby D.
Next Friday - Auntie Suga
Regina, wait! I didn't mean for that to happen.
Mean Girls - Regina Meets Bus
Wait a minute. How did Carson Dyle get an office in this building anyway?
Charade - Whatever Your Name Is
you gotta wait three weeks for them to be weaned before you can bring 'em home.
Marley & Me - Clearance Puppy
Wait, but you said you only had sex with three different guys.
Clerks - 37 Cocks
Sometimes we'd just sit out and wait for the stars.
Forrest Gump - Peas and Carrots
Wait. Shit! Diaper bag! It needs to be restocked.
Neighbors - Baby's First Rave
Wait. You know, if we're bringing the swing, let's just bring the Jumperoo.
Neighbors - Baby's First Rave
and by the end of that whole thing, I was like, “Wait a minute, you know"
Tropic Thunder - Never Go Full Retard
I'm ready to go now. Why wait? Early bird gathers no moss.
The Truman Show - Being Spontaneous
It's a lot of work. Can't wait to see what happens.
Knocked Up - Tighten Up
Wait, wait! I haven't told you what it is yet.
Despicable Me - Steal the Moon
- Look, I gotta go. - Wait. I thought we were gonna go out.
Scream - Do You Like Scary Movies?

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)