How to pronounce wonton
Say it like WON-ton. Wonton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WON).
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US American/ˈwɑntɑn/WON-ton
UK British/ˈwɒntɒn/WON-ton
- WON
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wonton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wonton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WON-ton.
What does wonton mean?
noun
- A Chinese dumpling, often stuffed with varieties of meat or seafood and vegetables.
Questions about saying wonton
How do you pronounce wonton?
Say WON-ton. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑntɑn/. In British English it is /ˈwɒntɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wonton?
Wonton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WON). Broken into parts: WON · ton.
Is wonton 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 /ˈwɒntɒn/ (WON-ton).