How to pronounce wannabes
Say it like WAH-nuh-beez. Wannabes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑnəˌbiz/WAH-nuh-beez
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- WAH
- nuh
- beez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wannabes 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.
- beezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does wannabes mean?
noun
- plural of wannabe How to pronounce wannabe
Questions about saying wannabes
How do you pronounce wannabes?
Say WAH-nuh-beez. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑnəˌbiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wannabes?
Wannabes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · nuh · beez.