English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Haste Pronunciation
Haste is pronounced HAYST, IPA /ˈheɪst/.
HAYST
US /ˈheɪst/ · UK /ˈheɪst/
Syllables: HAYST (1 syllable)
noun: Excessive speed in doing something, usually at the cost of care.
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Haste in a Sentence
- In his haste he left the keys inside.
- There is no need for haste.
- The letter was written in haste.
Common Mispronunciations of Haste
Not HAHST
The a says its own name, so the word rhymes with taste and waste.
Not HAYZT
That s hisses all the way through, which is what keeps haste clear of hazed.
Tip: More haste, less speed is the old proverb, and it survives because the two words once meant different things.
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