To pronounce "wannabe", say WANN-ab-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"wannabe" has 3 syllables: wann-ab-e. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: wannabee — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“Hollywood's restaurants are full of wannabe actors waiting to be discovered.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Wannabe" has 3 syllables: wann · ab · e.
Wannabe: Someone who wishes to be or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.
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