English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
Wrong Pronunciation
Wrong is pronounced RAWNG, IPA /ˈrɔŋ/.
RAWNG
US /ˈrɔŋ/ · UK /ˈrɒŋ/
Syllables: RAWNG (1 syllable)
adjective and adverb: Not correct, or not morally right.
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Wrong in a Sentence
- We got off at the wrong stop.
- There is nothing wrong with asking.
- He took it the wrong way.
Common Mispronunciations of Wrong
Not VRONG
Nothing is said for the w at all. The word begins on the r, which is why wrong and rung are close neighbours.
Not RAWN-guh
The ng is a single nasal sound with no g released after it. Speakers of Italian and Hindi often add that extra g.
Tip: Four letters and only three sounds: r, the aw of law, and ng.
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