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How to pronounce wait in English

Wait
/weɪt/

Examples from movies with Wait

Wait, wait, wait. Is that supposed to be me?
The Star - Animal Impersonations
No, wait, you have nothing to say about that?
Swing State - Interview with Dick
Wait, is that...is that legal now, to do that?
Bad Roomies - The Perfect Roommate
Wait, wait, wait. She was naked in your bed, Derek?
Obsessed - Overdose
Wait, you're looking for Mary? Did I say "pregnant lady"?
The Star - This Bird Can Dance!
Wait, no! No! No, no. It's too much.
Daddy's Home - It's a Pony!
but I think I'm just gonna wait anyway.
The Big Sick - You Can Go Now
Wait. Where are you going? Exit is over there.
Shrek - Rescuing Princess Fiona
I think it's important for us to wait for just a few minutes.
Love the Coopers - We Are Family
so why don't you... why don't you just wait till I get back?
The Net - Mozart's Ghost

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)