How to pronounce wainwright
Say it like WAYN-ryte. Wainwright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYN).
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- WAYN
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wainwright pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYNSay 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 wainwright
American and British speakers say wainwright in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪnˌraɪt/ in the US and /ˈweɪnˌraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYN-ryte.
What does wainwright mean?
- a wagon maker
Questions about saying wainwright
How do you pronounce wainwright?
Say WAYN-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪnˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈweɪnˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wainwright?
Wainwright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYN). Broken into parts: WAYN · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say wainwright the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪnˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈweɪnˌraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.