waif
WAYF
wayf
/ˈweɪf/ · 1 syllable
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “waif” is spelled “wayf”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | w | ay | f |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /w/ | /eɪ/ | /f/ |
English writes “waif” with
4 letters for 3 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“wayf” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “waif”
“waif” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “waif”?
“waif” is pronounced WAYF — IPA /ˈweɪf/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “wayf”.
How many syllables are in “waif”?
“waif” has 1 syllable: WAYF (the capitalized syllable is stressed).