How to pronounce wont
Say it like WOHNT. Wont is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WOHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wont pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of wont
American and British speakers say wont in essentially the same way: /woʊnt/ in the US and /wʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHNT.
What does wont mean?
- an established custom“it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening”
Where does wont come from?
From Middle English wont, iwoned, from Old English ġewunod, past participle of ġewunian.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that sound like wont
- won't
Questions about saying wont
How do you pronounce wont?
Say WOHNT. The American pronunciation is /woʊnt/. In British English it is /wʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wont?
Wont is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WOHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say wont the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /woʊnt/ and the British form is /wʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wont?
Wont sounds the same as won't in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.