How to pronounce wrongness
Say it like RONG-nus. Wrongness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RONG).
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- RONG
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrongness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wrongness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: RONG-nus.
What does wrongness mean?
- The quality of being wrong; error or fault.
- Wrong or reprehensible things or actions.
Where does wrongness come from?
From Middle English wrongnesse, equivalent to wrong + -ness.
Questions about saying wrongness
How do you pronounce wrongness?
Say RONG-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑŋnəs/. In British English it is /ˈrɒŋnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrongness?
Wrongness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RONG). Broken into parts: RONG · nus.
Is wrongness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒŋnəs/ (RONG-nus).