How to pronounce rewriting
Say it like ree-RY-ting. Rewriting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- ree
- RY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rewriting 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.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rewriting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-RY-ting.
What does rewriting mean?
- The process or result of writing again; a rewrite.
- Any of wide range of potentially non-deterministic methods of replacing subterms of a formula with other terms.
- present participle and gerund of rewrite How to pronounce rewrite
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Words that rhyme with rewriting
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Questions about saying rewriting
How do you pronounce rewriting?
Say ree-RY-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈraɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈraɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rewriting?
Rewriting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: ree · RY · ting.
Is rewriting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /riˈraɪtɪŋ/ (ree-RY-ting).