How to pronounce writeoff
Say it like RY-tawf. Writeoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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US American/ˈraɪtɔf/RY-tawf
UK British/ˈraɪtɒf/RY-tof
- RY
- tawf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Writeoff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tawfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of writeoff
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RY-tof.
What does writeoff mean?
noun
- Alternative form of write-off.
Where does writeoff come from?
Deverbal from write off.
Questions about saying writeoff
How do you pronounce writeoff?
Say RY-tawf. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪtɔf/. In British English it is /ˈraɪtɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in writeoff?
Writeoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · tawf.
Is writeoff 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 /ˈraɪtɒf/ (RY-tof).