How to Pronounce "birthright"

word

ˈbɝˌθɹaɪt

BURTH-ryt

bˈɜːθɹaɪt

BURTH-ryt

Definition

A birthright is a right, privilege, or possession that someone is entitled to just because they were born into a particular family, group, or situation.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈbɝˌθɹaɪt

British English

bˈɜːθɹaɪt

Simplified Pronunciation

BURTH-ryt

Listen in Context

Inheritance was his birthright as the eldest son.

Education is every child’s birthright.

She believed freedom was her birthright.

He felt angry when his birthright was taken away by his younger brother.