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How to pronounce 'wanted' in American English

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Pronunciation of "wanted"

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Simple pronunciation
wuhn-tihd
IPA transcription
/ˈwən.tɪd̚/
Word frequency
170th

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What does "wanted" mean?

  1. 1.being searched for by the police because of a crime
  2. 2.needed or desired

Examples of "wanted" in a sentence

  • I wanted ice cream for dessert.
  • She wanted to go home early.
  • The dog wanted attention from its owner.

How common is "wanted"?

Wanted is the 170th most common word in English.

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