how to pronounce waistband

/ˈwɛɪstˌbænd/

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waistband is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of waistband in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… visible branding on the waistband of its …”

meanings of waistband

noun:

A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.

waistband frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word waistband occurs in english on average 1.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.