How do you pronounce "awaiting"?

In American English: /əˈweɪtɪŋ/ (uh-WAYT-ing). In British English: /əwˈeɪtɪŋ/ (uhw-AYT-ing). In Canadian English: /əˈweɪtɪŋ/ (uh-WAYT-ing). In Australian English: /ɐwˈeɪtɪŋ/ (ⱯW-ayt).

Is "awaiting" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈweɪtɪŋ/ (uh-WAYT-ing), while in British English it's /əwˈeɪtɪŋ/ (uhw-AYT-ing).

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awaiting

/əˈweɪtɪŋ/

uh-WAYT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

əaw·weɪtait·ɪŋing

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Last updated: 2026-02-12