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How to pronounce 'right' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "right" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "right"

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Simple pronunciation
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IPA transcription
/ɹaɪt̚/
Word frequency
228th

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What does "right" mean?

  1. 1.something that is correct or true
  2. 2.the direction opposite of left
  3. 3.a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

Examples of "right" in a sentence

  • I think this direction is the right one.
  • I have the right to remain silent.
  • He always thinks he's right about everything.

How common is "right"?

Right is the 228th most common word in English.

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