How to Pronounce Wandering

To pronounce "wandering", say WAND-er-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wandering”

"wandering" has 3 syllables: wand-er-ing. It rhymes with pondering and laundering, if that helps it stick.

What does wandering mean?

verb

  1. To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood.

    “to wander over the fields”

  2. To stray; stray from one's course; err.

    “A writer wanders from his subject.”

noun

  1. Travelling with no preset route; roaming.
  2. Irregular turning of the eyes.

adjective

  1. Which wanders; travelling from place to place.
  2. (of an organ) Abnormally capable of moving in certain directions.

    “a wandering kidney; a wandering liver”

Synonyms

cheatdrifterrroam

Words that rhyme with wandering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ponderinglaunderingmaunderingsquandering

Related words

rovingnomadicvagabondageperegrinemeanderingmobileramblingwinding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wandering"?▾

"Wandering" has 3 syllables: wand · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "wandering"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wandering" is /ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ/.

What does "wandering" mean?▾

Wandering: To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood.

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