How to Pronounce "wrong number"
expression
ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈnəmbɝ
RAWNG NUM-ber
ɹˈɒŋ/ /ˈnʌmbə
RONG NUM-buh
Definition
When someone calls a telephone number that is not the intended one, by mistake. It refers to a call received or made to the incorrect number.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈnəmbɝ
British English
ɹˈɒŋ/ /ˈnʌmbə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAWNG NUM-ber
UK
RONG NUM-buh
Listen in Context
I'm sorry, this is the wrong number.
You have called the wrong number.
Is this a wrong number again?
Don't worry, people dial my wrong number all the time.