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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪnˌɹaɪt
British English
wˈeɪnɹaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYN-ryt
UK
WAYN-ryt
Listen in Context
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.