How to pronounce aright
Say it like uh-RYTE. Aright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYTE).
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- uh
- RYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aright pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aright
American and British speakers say aright in essentially the same way: /əˈraɪt/ in the US and /əˈraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RYTE.
What does aright mean?
- Rightly, correctly; in the right way or form.
- To make right; put right; arrange or treat properly.
Where does aright come from?
From Middle English ariȝt, ariht, from Old English āriht (“aright, properly”), from earlier *an riht, on riht (“rightly”), corresponding to a- + right.
Words that rhyme with aright
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aright.
Questions about saying aright
How do you pronounce aright?
Say uh-RYTE. The American pronunciation is /əˈraɪt/. In British English it is /əˈraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aright?
Aright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYTE). Broken into parts: uh · RYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say aright the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraɪt/ and the British form is /əˈraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.