How to Pronounce Wasted

To pronounce "wasted", say WAST-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈweɪstɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈweɪstɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wasted”

"wasted" has 2 syllables: wast-ed. It rhymes with lambasted and pasted, if that helps it stick.

What does wasted mean?

verb

  1. To devastate, destroy
  2. To squander (money or resources) uselessly; to spend (time) idly.

    “We wasted millions of dollars and several years on that project.”

adjective

  1. Not profitably used.
  2. Ravaged or deteriorated.

Synonyms

cackduppytopunderweightdown the toiletmisspentsquandered

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Words that rhyme with wasted

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lambastedpastedtastedbastedwaistedhastedplaisted

Related words

desolatelostworthlesspointlessotiosegauntemaciateddiminished

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wasted"?▾

"Wasted" has 2 syllables: wast · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "wasted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wasted" is /ˈweɪstɪd/.

What does "wasted" mean?▾

Wasted: To devastate, destroy

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