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Move to the long 'a' sound, /eɪ/, by moving your tongue slightly up and forward.
End with the 't' sound by touching the tongue tip to the roof of your mouth.
wait (wa-it)
wat (no long 'a')
wet (confusing vowel sounds)
Start with the 'w' sound by rounding your lips.
Move to the long 'a' sound, /eɪ/, by moving your tongue slightly up and forward.
End with the 't' sound by touching the tongue tip to the roof of your mouth.
wait (wa-it)
wat (no long 'a')
wet (confusing vowel sounds)
Yes, the 't' should be clear and crisp.
It's a single-syllable word because the 'ai' is a diphthong.
No, 'wait' has a longer 'a' sound compared to 'wet'.
The act of staying in place or delaying action until a particular time.
/ˈweɪtər/
A person who serves food in a restaurant.
/ˈweɪtɪŋ/
The action of staying where one is.
/əˈweɪt/
To wait for something eagerly.
Short 'e' sound vs. waiter.
Continues vowel sound vs. waiting.
Initial 'a' sound vs. await.
Focus on the long 'a', moving from an 'e' to 'i' sound smoothly.
Make sure the 't' is crisp and not softened.
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