How to pronounce stagewright
Say it like STAYJ-ryte. Stagewright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYJ).
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- STAYJ
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stagewright pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stagewright
American and British speakers say stagewright in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪdʒˌraɪt/ in the US and /ˈsteɪdʒˌraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYJ-ryte.
What does stagewright mean?
- A playwright.
Where does stagewright come from?
From stage + wright (“builder, craftsman”).
Questions about saying stagewright
How do you pronounce stagewright?
Say STAYJ-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪdʒˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪdʒˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stagewright?
Stagewright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYJ). Broken into parts: STAYJ · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say stagewright the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪdʒˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪdʒˌraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.