How to pronounce wrongful
Say it like RAWNG-ful. Wrongful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWNG).
- RAWNG
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrongful 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.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wrongful
American and British speakers say wrongful in essentially the same way: /ˈrɔŋfəl/ in the US and /ˈrɒŋfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RONG-ful.
What does wrongful mean?
- wrong or unjust
- unlawful or illegal
Where does wrongful come from?
From Middle English wrongful, equivalent to wrong + -ful.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- iniquitous
- unfair
- illicit
- nonlawful
- crimeful
- criminal
- unlawful
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying wrongful
How do you pronounce wrongful?
Say RAWNG-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔŋfəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɒŋfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrongful?
Wrongful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWNG). Broken into parts: RAWNG · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say wrongful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɔŋfəl/ and the British form is /ˈrɒŋfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.