How to Pronounce Wanton

To pronounce "wanton", say WANT-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɒntɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɒntɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wanton”

"wanton" has 2 syllables: want-on. It rhymes with monton and fontanne, if that helps it stick.

What does wanton mean?

noun

  1. A pampered or coddled person.
  2. An overly playful person; a trifler.

verb

  1. To rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.
  2. To waste or squander, especially in pleasure (most often with away).

    “The young man wantoned away his inheritance.”

adjective

  1. Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.
  2. Playful, sportive; merry or carefree.

Synonyms

callousinhumanemercilesslewdlustfulunchasteextravagantlavish

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Words that rhyme with wanton

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

montonfontanneponton

Related words

unmotivatedunprovokedeasyluxuriatemotivelesslooseunchastepromiscuous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wanton"?▾

"Wanton" has 2 syllables: want · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "wanton"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wanton" is /ˈwɒntɒn/.

What does "wanton" mean?▾

Wanton: A pampered or coddled person.

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