How to pronounce wrongheaded
Say it like RAWNG-hed-id. Wrongheaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWNG).
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- RAWNG
- hed
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrongheaded 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.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wrongheaded
American and British speakers say wrongheaded in essentially the same way: /ˈrɔŋˌhɛdɪd/ in the US and /ˈrɒŋˌhɛdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RONG-hed-id.
What does wrongheaded mean?
- Having an obstinately (persistently, stubbornly) perverse/erroneous opinion or judgment.“He's not just wrong, but wrongheaded, about raising the kids.”
Where does wrongheaded come from?
From wrong + headed.
Questions about saying wrongheaded
How do you pronounce wrongheaded?
Say RAWNG-hed-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔŋˌhɛdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɒŋˌhɛdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrongheaded?
Wrongheaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWNG). Broken into parts: RAWNG · hed · id.
Do Americans and Brits say wrongheaded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɔŋˌhɛdɪd/ and the British form is /ˈrɒŋˌhɛdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.