How to pronounce wand
Say it like WAHND. Wand is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WAHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wand
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOND.
What does wand mean?
- A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority.
- A stick or rod used by a magician (a magic wand), conjurer or diviner (divining rod).
- An instrument shaped like a wand.“curling wand”
- To scan (e.g. a passenger at an airport) with a handheld metal detector.
- To use a handheld vibrator (the sex toy) on (a person or body part).
Where does wand come from?
From Middle English wand, wond, from Old Norse vǫndr (“switch, twig”), from Proto-Germanic *wanduz (“rod”), from Proto-Indo-European *wendʰ- (“to turn, twist, wind, braid”).
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Words that rhyme with wand
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Questions about saying wand
How do you pronounce wand?
Say WAHND. The American pronunciation is /wɑnd/. In British English it is /wɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wand?
Wand is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAHND.
Is wand pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /wɒnd/ (WOND).