How to Pronounce "wainwright"

word

ˈweɪnˌɹaɪt

WAYN-ryt

wˈeɪnɹaɪt

WAYN-ryt

Definition

A wainwright is a person who makes and repairs wagons and carts, especially wooden ones used historically for transporting goods or people.

American English

ˈweɪnˌɹaɪt

British English

wˈeɪnɹaɪt

WAYN-ryt

The wainwright built a new wagon for the farmer.

A wainwright repairs broken wheels on old carts.

My great-grandfather was a wainwright in his village.

Back in the day, every town needed a good wainwright to keep things moving.