How to pronounce wrongdoer
Say it like RAWNG-DOO-er. Wrongdoer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWNG).
- RAWNG
- DOO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrongdoer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wrongdoer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RONG-DOO-uh.
What does wrongdoer mean?
- Someone who does wrong, whether morally, ethically, or in contravention of a law.“Get and keep wrongdoers out of your thorp (village).”
Where does wrongdoer come from?
From wrong + doer.
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Words that rhyme with wrongdoer
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Questions about saying wrongdoer
How do you pronounce wrongdoer?
Say RAWNG-DOO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔŋˈduɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒŋˈduːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrongdoer?
Wrongdoer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWNG). Broken into parts: RAWNG · DOO · er.
Is wrongdoer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɒŋˈduːə/ (RONG-DOO-uh).