How to pronounce rewrite
Say it like ree-RYTE. Rewrite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYTE).
- ree
- RYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rewrite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- RYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rewrite
American and British speakers say rewrite in essentially the same way: /riˈraɪt/ in the US and /riːˈraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-RYTE.
Other ways to say rewrite
Rewrite also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- REE-ryte /ˈriˌraɪt/
What does rewrite mean?
- To write again, differently; to modify; to revise.“The editor asked me to rewrite my article for a non-technical audience.”
- To write again (without changes).
- To replace subterms of a formula with other terms, according to certain rules, by way of transformation.
- The act of writing again or anew.“The film script underwent a rewrite for the European market.”
- Something that has been written again.
- The replacement of subterms of a formula with other terms, according to certain rules, by way of transformation.
Where does rewrite come from?
From re- + write.
Words that rhyme with rewrite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rewrite.
Questions about saying rewrite
How do you pronounce rewrite?
Say ree-RYTE. The American pronunciation is /riˈraɪt/. In British English it is /riːˈraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rewrite?
Rewrite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYTE). Broken into parts: ree · RYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say rewrite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈraɪt/ and the British form is /riːˈraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.