How many syllables in waiter?

There are 2 syllables in the word waiter.

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How to pronounce waiter:

Definition of waiter:

waiter (noun):: one that waits on another; a person who waits tables (as in a restaurant); a man who serves people with food and drink in a restaurant; a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant).

Synonyms for waiter:

attendant

barkeeper

bartender

carhop

counterman

counterperson

counterwoman

flunkey

garçon

restaurant attendant

servant

server

sommelier

steward

waitperson

waitress

wine steward

wine waiter

Antonyms for waiter:

buyer

client

clientele

consumer

customer

diner

frequenter

guest

habitué

patron

purchaser

regular

shopper

visitor

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