To pronounce "waist-high", say WAISTH-igh — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"waist-high" has 2 syllables: waisth-igh.
adjective
"Waist-high" has 2 syllables: waisth · igh.
Waist-high: As high as would reach to the waist (of a standing person)
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