How to Pronounce Wafer

To pronounce "wafer", say WAF-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈweɪfə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈweɪfə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wafer”

"wafer" has 2 syllables: waf-er. It rhymes with chafer and strafer, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: waifer — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wafer mean?

noun

  1. A light, thin, flat biscuit/cookie.
  2. (christianity) A thin disk of consecrated unleavened bread used in communion.

verb

  1. To seal or fasten with a wafer.

Synonyms

host

Words that rhyme with wafer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chaferstraferhafershaeferkaferlafersafarsafer

Related words

washerpadplaquechipnametagbadgeplateletbooklet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wafer"?▾

"Wafer" has 2 syllables: waf · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "wafer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wafer" is /ˈweɪfə/.

What does "wafer" mean?▾

Wafer: A light, thin, flat biscuit/cookie.

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