How to pronounce wrongly
Say it like RAWNG-lee. Wrongly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWNG).
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- RAWNG
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrongly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wrongly
American and British speakers say wrongly in essentially the same way: /ˈrɔŋli/ in the US and /ˈrɒŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RONG-lee.
What does wrongly mean?
- In violation of a moral or other standard, code, or convention; in an unfair, unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner; wrongly convicted is synonymous with wrongful conviction and miscarriage of justice.
- Incorrectly, mistakenly; by error.“I wrongly assumed that it would be an easy job.”
Where does wrongly come from?
From Middle English wrongly, wrongliche, equivalent to wrong + -ly.
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Questions about saying wrongly
How do you pronounce wrongly?
Say RAWNG-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔŋli/. In British English it is /ˈrɒŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrongly?
Wrongly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWNG). Broken into parts: RAWNG · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say wrongly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɔŋli/ and the British form is /ˈrɒŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.