How to pronounce wondered
Say it like WUHN-derd. Wondered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).
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- WUHN
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wondered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wondered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUHN-dud.
What does wondered mean?
- simple past and past participle of wonder How to pronounce wonder
Words that rhyme with wondered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wondered.
Questions about saying wondered
How do you pronounce wondered?
Say WUHN-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌndɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwʌndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wondered?
Wondered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · derd.
Is wondered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwʌndəd/ (WUHN-dud).