Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wanda

/ˈwɑndə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.30 in modern English

Syllables
wan-da
IPA
/ˈwɑndə/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name from Polish.

name

A Bantu language of Tanzania.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Polish Wanda, possibly derived from an ethnic term for “a Wend”.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈwɑndə/
  • British English: /ˈwɒndə/

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce wanda?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwɑndə/.
What does wanda mean?
A female given name from Polish.
Where does wanda come from?
Borrowed from Polish Wanda, possibly derived from an ethnic term for “a Wend”.

How to pronounce wanda

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “wanda”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈwɑndə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “wanda”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “wanda” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.