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How to pronounce wanted in English

wanted

/ˈwɑːn.t̬ɪd/

say it like WAHN-id

verb

Meaning

past tense of want

Tip

After t, "-ed" adds a syllable: "id". In American English the t nearly disappears.

Examples

  • I wanted to call you.

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