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How to pronounce:
waive
Phonetic Transcription:
weɪv
Examples:
The president is willing to waive the ban.
Who would want to waive that
Proponents of the measure may move to waive the rule.
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Common mistakes of waive pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "waive" as /wɑːv/ (UK) or /weɪv/ (US) instead of /weɪv/. Tip: Focus on the diphthong "ai" which sounds like "ay" in "day."
- Ignoring the silent "w": Many may say "waive" starting with a pronounced "w," leading to /wɛɪv/. Tip: Remember that the "w" is silent; start with the "ay" sound instead.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "waive" as /ˈweɪv/. Tip: Recognize that "waive" is a single-syllable word, so there's no secondary stress.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "waive" with "wave," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "waive" has the "ai" sound, while "wave" has a long "a" sound.
- Overemphasizing the vowel: Some may pronounce "waive" with an exaggerated vowel sound, saying /weɪːv/. Tip: Keep the vowel short and clear; it should sound smooth without extra length.