How to Pronounce Wondering

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈwʌndəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wondering”

"wondering" has 3 syllables: wond-er-ing. It rhymes with plundering and sundering, if that helps it stick.

What does wondering 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.”

noun

  1. The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc.

Synonyms

thauma

Words that rhyme with wondering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plunderingsunderingthunderingblundering

Related words

inquisitivecuriousspeculativequestioningconsideringthinkingknowknowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wondering"?▾

"Wondering" has 3 syllables: wond · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "wondering"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wondering" is /ˈwʌndəɹɪŋ/.

What does "wondering" mean?▾

Wondering: 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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