How to pronounce wrongish
Say it like RAWNG-ish. Wrongish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWNG).
- RAWNG
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrongish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wrongish
American and British speakers say wrongish in essentially the same way: /ˈrɔŋɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈrɒŋɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RONG-ish.
What does wrongish mean?
- Somewhat wrong.
Where does wrongish come from?
From wrong + -ish; compare Middle English wrongisch (“somewhat bent”).
Words that rhyme with wrongish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wrongish.
Questions about saying wrongish
How do you pronounce wrongish?
Say RAWNG-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔŋɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒŋɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrongish?
Wrongish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWNG). Broken into parts: RAWNG · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say wrongish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɔŋɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈrɒŋɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.