How to pronounce write
Say it like RYTE. Write is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Write pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of write
American and British speakers say write in essentially the same way: /raɪt/ in the US and /raɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RYTE.
What does write mean?
- produce a literary work“She composed a poem”“He wrote four novels”
- communicate or express by writing“He wrote about his great love for his wife”
- communicate (with) in writing“Write her soon, please!”
Where does write come from?
Cognate with West Frisian write (“to wear by rubbing, rip, tear”), Dutch wrijten (“to argue, quarrel”), Middle Low German wrîten (“to scratch, draw, write”) (> Low German wrieten, rieten (“to tear, split”)), German reißen (“to tear, rip”),
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with write
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of write.
Words that sound like write
Questions about saying write
How do you pronounce write?
Say RYTE. The American pronunciation is /raɪt/. In British English it is /raɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in write?
Write is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say write the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /raɪt/ and the British form is /raɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as write?
Write sounds the same as right, rite, wright in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.