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wrong

RAWNG/ˈrɔŋ/adjective
  1. adjectiveNot correct or not true.

  2. adjectiveNot working or broken.

  3. adjectiveNot good or fair; something you should not do.

  4. adjectiveNot suitable or proper for something.

  5. verbTo treat someone unfairly or unkindly.

  6. nounAn action or belief that is bad or unfair.

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Syllables

wrong

1 syllable

Letters

Related words (same phonics pattern)

Phonics breakdown

wr

Phonics Rule: Silent W in WR

In WR, the W is silent! You only say /r/, like in 'write' and 'wrong'.

When W comes before R at the beginning of a word, the W is silent. You only pronounce the R.

Tip

W is silent when R is right — write it right!

Examples

o

Phonics Rule: Short O

The letter O makes a short sound, like in 'hot' and 'dog'.

When the letter O appears in a closed syllable, it usually makes the short O sound /ɑ/. In American English, this sounds like 'ah'.

Tip

O says /ɑ/ like 'Ahh!' said the doctor.

Examples

ng

Phonics Rule: NG Digraph

NG together makes the /ŋ/ sound at the back of your mouth, like in 'ring' and 'song'.

The digraph 'ng' makes the nasal sound /ŋ/. This sound is made at the back of your mouth/throat. It almost always appears at the end of a word or syllable.

Tip

Sing a song — NG rings along!

Examples

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