How to pronounce wraith
Say it like RAYTH. Wraith is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wraith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of wraith
American and British speakers say wraith in essentially the same way: /reɪθ/ in the US and /reɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYTH.
What does wraith mean?
- A ghost or specter, especially a person's likeness seen just after their death.
Where does wraith come from?
The old Century Dictionary compares Old Norse vǫrðr (“guardian”).
Words that rhyme with wraith
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wraith.
Questions about saying wraith
How do you pronounce wraith?
Say RAYTH. The American pronunciation is /reɪθ/. In British English it is /reɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wraith?
Wraith is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYTH.
Do Americans and Brits say wraith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪθ/ and the British form is /reɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.