How to pronounce wandered
Say it like WAHN-derd. Wandered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN).
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US American/ˈwɑndɚd/WAHN-derd
UK British/ˈwɒndəd/WON-dud
- WAHN
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wandered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wandered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WON-dud.
What does wandered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of wander How to pronounce wander
Questions about saying wandered
How do you pronounce wandered?
Say WAHN-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑndɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwɒndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wandered?
Wandered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN). Broken into parts: WAHN · derd.
Is wandered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɒndəd/ (WON-dud).