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How to pronounce wanting in American English

“wanting” pronunciation by American speakers

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“wanting” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. talked about, again, wanting to be a good steward of APEC and wanting to

    State Department

  2. wanting to work this area.

    CDC

  3. others wanting to go ahead.

    Federal Reserve

Words that sound like “wanting”

Words one sound away from wanting — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

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