How to Pronounce Wonder

To pronounce "wonder", say WOND-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwʌndə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈwʌndə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wonder”

"wonder" has 2 syllables: wond-er. It rhymes with blunder and plunder, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wunder — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wonder mean?

noun

Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
“Wonders of the World seem to come in sevens.”
Something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable.
“The idea was so crazy that it is a wonder that anyone went along with it.”

verb

To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.
“He wondered whether penguins could fly. She had wondered this herself sometimes.”

Synonyms

thauma

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Words that rhyme with wonder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blunder plunder thunder sunder under asunder under-funder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wonder"?▾

"Wonder" has 2 syllables: wond · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "wonder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wonder" is /ˈwʌndə/.

What does "wonder" mean?▾

Wonder: Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.

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