How to Pronounce Awaits

To pronounce "awaits", say AW-aits — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈweɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈweɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “awaits”

"awaits" has 2 syllables: aw-aits. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does awaits mean?

noun

  1. A waiting for; ambush.
  2. Watching, watchfulness, suspicious observation.

verb

  1. To wait for.

    “I await your reply to my letter.”

  2. To expect.

Synonyms

attend toserviceanticipatelistenwait for

Words that rhyme with awaits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

waitexpectlookanticipatesattendbidesexpectingexpects

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "awaits"?▾

"Awaits" has 2 syllables: aw · aits.

What is the IPA transcription of "awaits"?▾

The IPA transcription of "awaits" is /əˈweɪts/.

What does "awaits" mean?▾

Awaits: A waiting for; ambush.

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