How to pronounce wondering
Say it like WUHN-duh-ring. Wondering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).
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- WUHN
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wondering 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wondering
American and British speakers say wondering in essentially the same way: /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHN-duh-ring.
What does wondering mean?
- showing curiosity“if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive”“raised a speculative eyebrow”
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Words that rhyme with wondering
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Questions about saying wondering
How do you pronounce wondering?
Say WUHN-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wondering?
Wondering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · duh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say wondering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.