American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'want' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "want" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "want"

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Simple pronunciation
wuhnt
IPA transcription
/wənt̚/
Word frequency
170th

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What does "want" mean?

  1. to have a desire for something

Examples of "want" in a sentence

  • I want a cup of coffee in the morning.
  • He wants to buy a new car.
  • They want to take a vacation this summer.

How common is "want"?

Want is the 170th most common word in English.

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