How to pronounce birthrights
Say it like BURTH-ryts. Birthrights has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH).
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- BURTH
- ryts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birthrights pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- rytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of birthrights
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURTH-ryts.
What does birthrights mean?
- plural of birthright How to pronounce birthright
Questions about saying birthrights
How do you pronounce birthrights?
Say BURTH-ryts. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝθˌraɪts/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːθˌraɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birthrights?
Birthrights has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH). Broken into parts: BURTH · ryts.
Is birthrights pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɜːθˌraɪts/ (BURTH-ryts).