How to Pronounce Wane

To pronounce "wane", say WAN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /weɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/weɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wane”

"wane" has 2 syllables: wan-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wain, wayne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wane mean?

noun

  1. A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.
  2. The lunar phase during which the sun seems to illuminate less of the moon as its sunlit area becomes progressively smaller as visible from Earth.

verb

  1. To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
  2. Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.

Synonyms

declinedecrease

Antonyms

wax

Words that rhyme with wane

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ascertaindisdainsustaininanemundanestrainattainprofaneplainbaneretaindomain

Related words

declineebbingebbdwindledecreasediminishlessenreduce

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wane"?▾

"Wane" has 2 syllables: wan · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wane"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wane" is /weɪn/.

What does "wane" mean?▾

Wane: A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.

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