How to Pronounce Wondered

To pronounce "wondered", say WOND-er-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwʌndəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈwʌndəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wondered”

"wondered" has 3 syllables: wond-er-ed. It rhymes with hundred and plundered, if that helps it stick.

What does wondered mean?

verb

  1. To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
  2. To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.

    “He wondered whether penguins could fly. She had wondered this herself sometimes.”

adjective

  1. Wonderful, extraordinary.

Synonyms

thauma

Words that rhyme with wondered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hundredplunderedblunderedthunderedsundered

Related words

wondermentmarveladmirationcuriosityquestioninquireappliedapplication

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wondered"?▾

"Wondered" has 3 syllables: wond · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "wondered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wondered" is /ˈwʌndəd/.

What does "wondered" mean?▾

Wondered: To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.

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