How to Pronounce "wanted"
word
/ˈwɔntɪd/
WAWN-tid
/wˈɒntɪd/
WON-tid
Definition
Wanted is the past form and past participle of 'want.' It means that someone desired or wished for something. It can also describe a person who is being searched for by the police.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɔntɪd/
British English
/wˈɒntɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWN-tid
UK
WON-tid
Listen in Context
She wanted a new toy for her birthday.
They wanted to visit the museum yesterday.
The police are looking for the wanted thief.
He’s a wanted man after the robbery last night.