How to pronounce rightwing
Say it like RY-twing. Rightwing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- twing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rightwing 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.
- twingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rightwing
American and British speakers say rightwing in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪˌtwɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈraɪˌtwɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-twing.
What does rightwing mean?
- Alternative form of right-wing.
Questions about saying rightwing
How do you pronounce rightwing?
Say RY-twing. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪˌtwɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈraɪˌtwɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rightwing?
Rightwing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · twing.
Do Americans and Brits say rightwing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪˌtwɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈraɪˌtwɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.