How to Pronounce Wasting

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈweɪstɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wasting”

"wasting" has 2 syllables: wast-ing. It rhymes with lambasting and basting, if that helps it stick.

What does wasting 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.”

noun

  1. Gradual deterioration or wasting away.

    “muscular wastings”

  2. The act by which something is laid waste; destruction.

adjective

  1. Causing a waste, or wasting away; causing pronounced loss of body mass.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with wasting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lambastingbastingpastingtastinghasting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wasting"?▾

"Wasting" has 2 syllables: wast · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "wasting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wasting" is /ˈweɪstɪŋ/.

What does "wasting" mean?▾

Wasting: To devastate, destroy

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