How to pronounce rightwise
Say it like RY-twyze. Rightwise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
- RY
- twyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rightwise 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.
- twyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rightwise
American and British speakers say rightwise in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪˌtwaɪz/ in the US and /ˈraɪtwaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-twyze.
What does rightwise mean?
- Rightly (correctly or justly); rightfully.
- By a rightward path; rightwards, rightwardly; clockwise (in a clockwise manner).
- Rightward (to or from the right side); on the right side.
- Clockwise, moving clockwise.
Where does rightwise come from?
From Middle English rightwise, rightwis, from Old English rihtwīs (“righteous, just; right, justifiable”), corresponding to right + -wise.
Questions about saying rightwise
How do you pronounce rightwise?
Say RY-twyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪˌtwaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈraɪtwaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rightwise?
Rightwise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · twyze.
Do Americans and Brits say rightwise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪˌtwaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈraɪtwaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.