How to Pronounce Wastes

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/weɪsts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wastes”

"wastes" has 2 syllables: wast-es. It rhymes with tastes and bastes, if that helps it stick.

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

What does wastes mean?

noun

  1. Excess of material, useless by-products or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
  2. Excrement or urine.

    “The cage was littered with animal waste”

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.”

Synonyms

cackduppytop

Words that rhyme with wastes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tastesbastespasteswaistsaftertasteslambasteshastesforetastestoothpastes

Related words

squanderemaciatewastefulnessdevastateravagewildlanguishrot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wastes"?▾

"Wastes" has 2 syllables: wast · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "wastes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wastes" is /weɪsts/.

What does "wastes" mean?▾

Wastes: Excess of material, useless by-products or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.

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