How to Pronounce Wantoning

To pronounce "wantoning", say WANT-on-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

WANT-on-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “wantoning”

"wantoning" has 3 syllables: want-on-ing.

What does wantoning mean?

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.”

noun

  1. Wanton behaviour

    “the wantonings of a spoiled child”

Related words

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How many syllables are in "wantoning"?▾

"Wantoning" has 3 syllables: want · on · ing.

What does "wantoning" mean?▾

Wantoning: To rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

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