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How to pronounce:
wanted
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwɒntɪd
Examples:
The court wanted to work sorcery into the proceeding.
He wanted a judge to grant a mistrial because of mike placed in court.
The attack almost resulted in a reprisal as angry youths in the area wanted to take the laws into their hands.
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Common mistakes of wanted pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "wan-'ted" instead of the correct "'wan-ted". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "wan".
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in "wanted" can be mispronounced, leading to "wonted" with a different vowel sound. In IPA, the correct pronunciation is /ˈwɒn.tɪd/ in UK and /ˈwɑːn.tɪd/ in US. Tip: Focus on the "a" sound in "wan" to avoid this mistake.
- Dropping the "t": Some speakers may omit the "t" sound, saying "waned" instead of "wanted". This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Practice enunciating the "t" clearly at the end of the word.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may pronounce the "a" in "wanted" too short, leading to "wanned". The correct pronunciation has a longer vowel sound. Tip: Use the IPA /ˈwɒn.tɪd/ or /ˈwɑːn.tɪd/ to guide your pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some may pronounce "wanted" with an exaggerated "d" sound, sounding like "wan-ted". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and blend it smoothly with the preceding syllable.