How to pronounce wandering
Say it like WAHN-duh-ring. Wandering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN).
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- WAHN
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wandering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wandering
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WON-duh-ring.
What does wandering mean?
- migratory“a restless mobile society”“the nomadic habits of the Bedouins”
- of a path e.g.“meandering streams”“rambling forest paths”
- having no fixed course“an erratic comet”“his life followed a wandering course”
- travelling about without any clear destination“she followed him in his wanderings and looked after him”
Where does wandering come from?
From wander + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with wandering
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Questions about saying wandering
How do you pronounce wandering?
Say WAHN-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑndərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒndərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wandering?
Wandering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN). Broken into parts: WAHN · duh · ring.
Is wandering 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 /ˈwɒndərɪŋ/ (WON-duh-ring).