How to Pronounce "wrights"
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ˈɹaɪts
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ɹˈaɪts
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Definition
A 'wright' is a skilled person who builds or makes particular things, usually as a profession, such as a shipwright (boat builder) or playwright (a person who writes plays). 'Wrights' is the plural form.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪts
British English
ɹˈaɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
Many skilled wrights built wooden ships in the past.
Some wrights specialized in building carts and wheels.
The town was famous for its talented wrights.
Both shipwrights and playwrights are considered wrights, but their crafts are very different.