How to pronounce wanderer
Say it like WAHN-duh-rer. Wanderer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN).
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- WAHN
- duh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wanderer 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wanderer
- 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-duh-ruh.
What does wanderer mean?
- One who wanders, who travels aimlessly.
- Any of various far-migrating nymphalid butterflies of the genus Danaus.
- The wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans.
Where does wanderer come from?
From Middle English wanderere, wandrere, wanderare, equivalent to wander + -er.
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Questions about saying wanderer
How do you pronounce wanderer?
Say WAHN-duh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑndərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒndərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wanderer?
Wanderer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN). Broken into parts: WAHN · duh · rer.
Is wanderer 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 /ˈwɒndərə/ (WON-duh-ruh).