How to pronounce rightish
Say it like RY-tish. Rightish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- tish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rightish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rightish
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RY-tish.
What does rightish mean?
- Somewhat correct.
- In a direction roughly to the right.
- Towards the political right wing.
Where does rightish come from?
From right + -ish.
Words that rhyme with rightish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rightish.
Questions about saying rightish
How do you pronounce rightish?
Say RY-tish. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪtɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈraɪtɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rightish?
Rightish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · tish.
Is rightish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈraɪtɪʃ/ (RY-tish).