How often do people say “gotta”, “wanna” or “gonna” in English speaking countries?


  • got|ta /g'ɒtə/
    Gotta is used in written English to represent the words 'got to' when they are pronounced > informally, with the meaning 'have to' or 'must'.
    Prices are high and our kids gotta eat.
  • wan|na /w'ɒnə/
    Wanna is used in written English to represent the words 'want to' when they are pronounced informally.
    I wanna be married to you. Do you wanna be married to me?
  • gon|na /g'ɒnə, AM g'ɔːnə/
    Gonna is used in written English to represent the words 'going to' when they are pronounced informally.
    Then what am I gonna do?



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