How to pronounce wanted

Say it like this: /ˈwɑn.tɪd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈwɑn.tɪd/

British/ˈwɒn.tɪd/

What does wanted mean?

adjWished for; desired; sought.

“Wanted: babysitter”

Subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.

“America’s most wanted”

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