How Do You Spell WAFER?

Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪfə] (IPA)

The word "wafer" is spelled with the letters W-A-F-E-R. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /ˈweɪ.fər/. The first sound, /w/, is a voiced bilabial consonant. The second sound, /eɪ/, is a diphthong that starts with an open front unrounded vowel and ends with a close-mid front unrounded vowel. The third sound, /f/, is a voiceless labiodental fricative. The fourth sound, /ə/, is a schwa sound. The final sound, /r/, is a voiced alveolar approximant.

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WAFER Meaning and Definition

  1. A "wafer" refers to a thin, delicate, and crisp slice or disk-shaped food commonly made from flours, starches, or grains. Primarily used in baking, it is typically created by rolling dough into a thin sheet and then cutting it into small, round or oval shapes. Wafers are often sweetened and flavored, with ingredients like sugar, vanilla, or cocoa being added to the dough. These thin treats can be enjoyed as standalone snacks or used as a base for other desserts.

    Beyond the culinary domain, "wafer" can also describe a small, thin, and usually round piece of material or substance with several applications. For instance, in the world of electronics, wafers are thin slices of silicon or other semiconducting materials used as the foundation for manufacturing microchips and other electronic components. These wafers undergo several intricate processes, including doping and etching, to create integrated circuits and enhance conductivity. Similarly, in religious practices, a wafer can refer to a thin, unleavened piece of bread traditionally used in various sacraments, such as the Eucharist or Holy Communion.

    The term "wafer" is thus multifaceted, representing both a delicious delicacy in gastronomy and a crucial element in sectors like technology and spirituality.

  2. A thin sheet of dried flour paste, used to enclose a powder, the wafer being moistened and folded over the drug, so that it can be swallowed without taste.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • To seal or close with a wafer.
    • A small, thin, round, dry piece of coloured paste, employed for securing letters, &c.; the small round piece of baked bread or paste used in the R. Cath. Ch. in the celebration of the Eucharist.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of WAFER

The word "wafer" originated from the Old High German word "wafel", which was derived from the Old Frankish word "wabo" meaning "web" or "honeycomb". This term was later adopted into Old English as "wafer", referring to a flat, crisp cake or bread. Eventually, the word "wafer" came to represent a thin, crispy disc-shaped pastry made from flour, water, and sometimes oil or fat. It is often associated with religious or ceremonial use, particularly in the Christian tradition for the Eucharist or Holy Communion.

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Plural form of WAFER is WAFERS

Conjugate verb Wafer

CONDITIONAL

I would wafer
you would wafer
he/she/it would wafer
we would wafer
they would wafer

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be wafering
you would be wafering
he/she/it would be wafering
we would be wafering
they would be wafering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have wafer
you would have wafer
he/she/it would have wafer
we would have wafer
they would have wafer

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been wafering
you would have been wafering
he/she/it would have been wafering
we would have been wafering
they would have been wafering

FUTURE

I will wafer
you will wafer
he/she/it will wafer
we will wafer
they will wafer

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be wafering
you will be wafering
he/she/it will be wafering
we will be wafering
they will be wafering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have wafered
you will have wafered
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we will have wafered
they will have wafered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been wafering
you will have been wafering
he/she/it will have been wafering
we will have been wafering
they will have been wafering

IMPERATIVE

you wafer
we let´s wafer

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to wafer

PAST

I wafered
you wafered
he/she/it wafered
we wafered
they wafered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was wafering
you were wafering
he/she/it was wafering
we were wafering
they were wafering

PAST PARTICIPLE

wafered

PAST PERFECT

I had wafered
you had wafered
he/she/it had wafered
we had wafered
they had wafered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been wafering
you had been wafering
he/she/it had been wafering
we had been wafering
they had been wafering

PRESENT

I wafer
you wafer
he/she/it wafers
we wafer
they wafer

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am wafering
you are wafering
he/she/it is wafering
we are wafering
they are wafering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

wafering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have wafered
you have wafered
he/she/it has wafered
we have wafered
they have wafered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been wafering
you have been wafering
he/she/it has been wafering
we have been wafering
they have been wafering

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