Bolo How to pronounce “wanted”
WAWN-tid
/ˈwɔntɪd/ · 2 syllables · stress on the 1st
Sounds to watch
V vs W
V: top teeth gently on your bottom lip, then buzz.
W starts like उ with rounded lips. V never rounds the lips.
Free lesson: Very, not wery ›Ship vs Sheep
Short (ship): relaxed mouth, quick sound.
ship ≈ इ (short, relaxed). sheep ≈ ई (long, smiling).
Lesson: Ship or sheep ›Use it in a sentence
We wanted to talk about the problem today.
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