how to pronounce waistband
/ˈwɛɪst.bænd/
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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 british english:
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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 1.3 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.
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