How to Pronounce "small wonder"
expression
ˈsmɔɫ/ /ˈwəndɝ
SMAWL WUN-der
smˈɔːl/ /wˈʌndɐ
sm-AWL WUN-duh
Definition
This expression means it is not surprising, or it is completely understandable why something has happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmɔɫ/ /ˈwəndɝ
British English
smˈɔːl/ /wˈʌndɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMAWL WUN-der
UK
sm-AWL WUN-duh
Listen in Context
It's small wonder she passed the exam with all that hard work.
They are tired; it's small wonder after the long trip.
The food is delicious. Small wonder this restaurant is always full.
He trained for months—small wonder he broke the record.