How to Pronounce "the wrong number"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈnəmbɝ
thuh RONG NUM-ber
ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /ˈnʌmbə
thuh RONG NUM-buh
Definition
When you call a phone number and reach someone you did not intend to contact because you dialed the incorrect number.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈnəmbɝ
British English
ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /ˈnʌmbə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh RONG NUM-ber
UK
thuh RONG NUM-buh
Listen in Context
Sorry, I think you have the wrong number.
She called the wrong number by accident.
If you dial the wrong number, you might talk to a stranger.
Is this Sarah? Oh, sorry, you’ve got the wrong number.