How to pronounce wannabe
Say it like WAH-nuh-bee. Wannabe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑnəˌbi/WAH-nuh-bee
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- WAH
- nuh
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wannabe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- beeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does wannabe mean?
noun
- an ambitious and aspiring young person“a lofty aspirant”“two executive hopefuls joined the firm”
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Questions about saying wannabe
How do you pronounce wannabe?
Say WAH-nuh-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑnəˌbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wannabe?
Wannabe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · nuh · bee.