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Wayne Pronunciation
Wayne is pronounced WAYN, IPA /ˈweɪn/.
WAYN
US /ˈweɪn/
Syllables: WAYN (1 syllable)
noun (given name and surname): A given name and surname that began as an occupational name for a cart maker.
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Wayne in a Sentence
- Wayne drove the minibus.
- We left a message for Wayne at reception.
- Her brother Wayne works offshore.
Common Mispronunciations of Wayne
Not WIN
The ay runs its full length here. Clipped to a short i the name turns into win, which is a common slip for Spanish speakers.
Not WAY-nuh
One beat is all the name has, because the e at the close is a marker and not a sound.
Tip: Wayne and wane are said the same, and so is the first half of Dwayne once the d is added.
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