How to Pronounce Right

To pronounce "right", say RIGHT — one syllable, IPA /ˈɹaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈɹaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “right”

"right" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rite, write, reit, wright — easy to mix up when writing.

What does right mean?

adjective

  1. Straight, not bent.

    “a right line”

  2. Of an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.

    “The kitchen counter formed a right angle with the back wall.”

Synonyms

correctjustconservativeright-wingdexterdextralright-hand

Antonyms

wrongleftbowedcrookedcurved

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Words that rhyme with right

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

straightpreciseaccuratedecentlysatisfactoryexactpowerfulopportune

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "right"?▾

"Right" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "right"?▾

The IPA transcription of "right" is /ˈɹaɪt/.

What does "right" mean?▾

Right: Straight, not bent.

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