How to Pronounce Wrong

To pronounce "wrong", say WRONG — one syllable, IPA /ɹɒŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɹɒŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wrong”

"wrong" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with strong and tang, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rong — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wrong mean?

noun

  1. Something that is immoral or not good.

    “Injustice is a heinous wrong.”

  2. An instance of wronging someone (sometimes with possessive to indicate the wrongdoer).

verb

  1. To treat unjustly; to injure or harm.
  2. To deprive of some right, or to withhold some act of justice.

adjective

  1. Incorrect or untrue.

    “Some of your answers were correct, and some were wrong.”

  2. Asserting something incorrect or untrue.

    “You're wrong: he's not Superman at all.”

Synonyms

wrengthdetrimentalfalsefaultyinjuriousunfitunjustunsuitable

Antonyms

right

Words that rhyme with wrong

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strongtangthronglongmongheadstrongbongprolongheadlongsaronggongtwang

Related words

incorrectinaccurateincorrectlymisguidederroneouswrongfulnessfalseamiss

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wrong"?▾

"Wrong" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wrong"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wrong" is /ɹɒŋ/.

What does "wrong" mean?▾

Wrong: Something that is immoral or not good.

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