what are you waiting for → whaddaya waitin' for /wɑɾəjə ˈweɪtɪn fər/ Reduction
Why are you delaying? Why are you not starting or doing something?
This phrase combines several common sound changes: the 't' in 'what' becomes a flap, 'are' and 'you' are reduced, and the 'g' in 'waiting' is dropped with nasalization.
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what are you waiting for → whaddaya waitin' for
/wɑɾəjə ˈweɪtɪn fər/
Why are you delaying? Why are you not starting or doing something?
This phrase combines several common sound changes: the 't' in 'what' becomes a flap, 'are' and 'you' are reduced, and the 'g' in 'waiting' is dropped with nasalization.
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Example 1
Come on, whaddaya waitin' for? Let's go!
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Example 2
The train's leaving soon, whaddaya waitin' for?
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Example 3
That's a great opportunity, whaddaya waitin' for?
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Example 4
The water's perfect, whaddaya waitin' for? Jump in!
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Example 5
He finally asked you out, whaddaya waitin' for? Say yes!
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what are you waiting for → whaddaya waitin' for