How to pronounce plowright
Say it like PLOW-ryte. Plowright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW).
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- PLOW
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plowright pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of plowright
American and British speakers say plowright in essentially the same way: /ˈplaʊˌraɪt/ in the US and /ˈplaʊˌraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOW-ryte.
What does plowright mean?
- Alternative spelling of plowwright (the most recent occurrence found as an occupation in a census in 1851)
Questions about saying plowright
How do you pronounce plowright?
Say PLOW-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaʊˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈplaʊˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plowright?
Plowright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW). Broken into parts: PLOW · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say plowright the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplaʊˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈplaʊˌraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.