How to pronounce wantonness
Say it like WAHN-tun-nus. Wantonness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN).
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- WAHN
- tun
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wantonness 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wantonness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WON-tun-nus.
What does wantonness mean?
- The state or characteristic of being wanton; recklessness, especially as represented in lascivious or other excessive behavior.
- A particular wanton act.
Where does wantonness come from?
From Middle English wantonnesse, wantonesse, wantounesse, wantownesse, equivalent to wanton + -ness.
Questions about saying wantonness
How do you pronounce wantonness?
Say WAHN-tun-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑntənnəs/. In British English it is /ˈwɒntənnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wantonness?
Wantonness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN). Broken into parts: WAHN · tun · nus.
Is wantonness 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 /ˈwɒntənnəs/ (WON-tun-nus).