Learn the American English pronunciation of "want" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "want"
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Simple pronunciation
wuhnt
IPA transcription
/wənt̚/
Word frequency
91st
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What does "want" mean?
to have a desire for something
Examples of "want" in a sentence
I want a cup of coffee in the morning.
He wants to buy a new car.
They want to take a vacation this summer.
How common is "want"?
Want is the 91st most common word in English.
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