How to pronounce wanting
Say it like WAHN-ting. Wanting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN).
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- WAHN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wanting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wanting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WON-ting.
What does wanting mean?
- nonexistent“the thumb is absent”“her appetite was lacking”
- inadequate in amount or degree“a deficient education”“deficient in common sense”
Where does wanting come from?
From Middle English wantyng, wantynge, wantand, equivalent to want + -ing.
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Questions about saying wanting
How do you pronounce wanting?
Say WAHN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wanting?
Wanting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN). Broken into parts: WAHN · ting.
Is wanting 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 /ˈwɒntɪŋ/ (WON-ting).