wanna

/ˈwɑ.nə/

WⱭ · nə (2 syllables)

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American (Lessac) (medium)
Female 0.6s
American (Amy) (medium)
Female 0.7s
American (Ryan) (medium)
Male 0.3s
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Definition

Represents a contracted pronunciation of want to.

Etymology

Contractions. Attested as early as 1824.

Example Sentences

  • "I wanna go home!"
  • "'Pair of shoes for you at last.' I picked one up. It was weathered, with a split heel and no laces. 'Too big for me,' I said, dropping it back to the floor. 'Wanna look at the Germans, like?' said Ade, standing. 'Proper, like? Come on.[…]"
  • "I wanna puppy!"
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