How do you pronounce "awaits"?

In American English: /əˈweɪts/ (uh-WAYTS). In British English: /əwˈeɪts/ (uhw-AYTS). In Canadian English: /əˈweɪts/ (uh-WAYTS). In Australian English: /ɐwˈeɪts/ (ⱯW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈweɪts/ (uh-WAYTS), while in British English it's /əwˈeɪts/ (uhw-AYTS).

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/əˈweɪts/

uh-WAYTS

Syllable Breakdown

əawa·weɪtsits

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Last updated: 2026-02-12