How to Pronounce "wright"
word
/ˈɹaɪt/
ryt
/ɹˈaɪt/
ryt
Definition
A 'wright' is an old term for a person who builds or repairs something, especially as a skilled craftsman, such as a shipwright (who makes ships) or a playwright (who writes plays).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹaɪt/
British English
/ɹˈaɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ryt
UK
ryt
Listen in Context
A wright built the village's wooden bridge.
The church door was made by a skilled wright.
A wheelwright repairs broken wagon wheels.
In old times, every town had its own wright for tools and furniture.