How to pronounce wannabee
Say it like WAH-nuh-bee. Wannabee 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
Wannabee 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 wannabee mean?
noun
- Alternative form of wannabe.
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Questions about saying wannabee
How do you pronounce wannabee?
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 wannabee?
Wannabee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · nuh · bee.
What words sound the same as wannabee?
Wannabee sounds the same as wannabe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.