How to pronounce wheelwright
Say it like WEEL-ryte. Wheelwright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEEL).
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- WEEL
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheelwright pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of wheelwright
American and British speakers say wheelwright in essentially the same way: /ˈwilˌraɪt/ in the US and /ˈwiːlˌraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEEL-ryte.
What does wheelwright mean?
- someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels
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Questions about saying wheelwright
How do you pronounce wheelwright?
Say WEEL-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈwilˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈwiːlˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheelwright?
Wheelwright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEEL). Broken into parts: WEEL · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say wheelwright the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwilˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈwiːlˌraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.