How do you pronounce birthright?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɝθ.ɹaɪt/.

birthright

/ˈbɝθ.ɹaɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.02 in modern English

Syllables: birthright
IPA: /ˈbɝθ.ɹaɪt/

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Meaning

noun

Something a person is entitled to due to the circumstances of their birth, such as an inheritance or citizenship.

Example Sentences

"Freedom of speech is our birthright."
"Not only has suburban life separated the great concentrated masses of our people from their birthright of meadows, fields and woods; of Nature, in her untamed splendour and mystery, most of them have never had so much as a momentary glimpse."
"Though it's the birthright of man to unify and live his life as one / A whisper of the word will let you soar with your soul"
"But a practically solo sequence of Dany walking through her old empty house without saying anything for minutes on end is, let’s say, a lot to ask of Emilia Clarke. She’s back at Dragonstone to reclaim her birthright, the seven or so kingdoms."
"For one, it clearly states that American citizenship is a birthright for all people who are born on American soil — something that President Donald Trump has announced he wants to end."

Etymology

From birth + right. Compare West Frisian berterjocht (“birthright”), Dutch geboorterecht (“birthright”), German Geburtsrecht (“birthright”). Compare also Icelandic frumburðarréttur (“birthright”).

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈbɝθ.ɹaɪt/
British English: /ˈbɜːθ.ɹaɪt/

Inflected Forms

birthrights (plural)

Phrases

birthright citizen birthright citizenship sell one's birthright for a mess of pottage

Synonyms

patrimony