How to pronounce cartwright
Say it like KAR-tryte. Cartwright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- tryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartwright pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cartwright
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-tryte.
What does cartwright mean?
- English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)
- a workman who makes and repairs carts and wagons
Questions about saying cartwright
How do you pronounce cartwright?
Say KAR-tryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌtraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌtraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartwright?
Cartwright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · tryte.
Is cartwright 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 /ˈkɑːˌtraɪt/ (KAH-tryte).