How to pronounce "wonder"

wonder

Noun
American
/ˈwʌndər/

Syllable Breakdown

won der

How natives say wonder

British
/ˈwʌndə/

Syllable Breakdown

won der

How natives say wonder

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'wuh' where lips form a small circle.

  • Move to 'n' by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth.

  • End with '-der' by relaxing the tongue and slightly opening the mouth.

Common Mistakes

  • Replacing 'w' with 'v' (von-der)

  • Forgetting to pronounce the 'n' (wo-der)

  • Overemphasizing the 'd' sound (wun-dur)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'wuh' where lips form a small circle.

  • Move to 'n' by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth.

  • End with '-duh' with a relaxed tongue and open mouth.

common mistakes

  • Replacing 'w' with 'v' (von-duh)

  • Forgetting to pronounce the 'n' (wo-duh)

  • Overemphasizing the 'd' sound (wun-dah)

FAQ

Is the 'w' in 'wonder' voiced?

Yes, the 'w' is a voiced sound.

How many syllables are in 'wonder'?

'Wonder' has two syllables.

Is the first syllable in 'wonder' stressed?

Yes, the stress is on the first syllable.

Definition

wonder

A feeling of curiosity and amazement.

Word Family

wonderful

/ˈwʌndərfəl/

adjective

Very good or admirable

Example: She had a wonderful time.

wondering

/ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

verb

Feeling curiosity about something

Example: He is wondering about the answer.

wonders

/ˈwʌndərz/

noun

Plural of wonder

Example: The world has many wonders.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'wonderful' has an extra syllable '-ful'.

'wondering' adds '-ing', changing the ending sound.

'wonders' changes the ending to a 'z' sound.

Pro Tips

Use lip rounding

Ensure your lips round for the 'w' sound.

Relax the tongue

Don't tense up for the 'der' ending, keep it smooth.

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