How to Pronounce Wrong-headed

To pronounce "wrong-headed", say WRONGH-ead-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

WRONGH-ead-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “wrong-headed”

"wrong-headed" has 3 syllables: wrongh-ead-ed. It rhymes with long-headed and longheaded, if that helps it stick.

What does wrong-headed mean?

adjective

  1. Having an obstinately (persistently, stubbornly) perverse/erroneous opinion or judgement.

    “He's not just wrong, but wrongheaded, about raising the kids.”

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Words that rhyme with wrong-headed

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long-headedlongheaded

Related words

mistakenwrongabhorrentabsurdpreposterousaberrantgrotesquestubborn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wrong-headed"?▾

"Wrong-headed" has 3 syllables: wrongh · ead · ed.

What does "wrong-headed" mean?▾

Wrong-headed: Having an obstinately (persistently, stubbornly) perverse/erroneous opinion or judgement.

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