How to pronounce writer
Say it like RY-ter. Writer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Writer 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of writer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RY-tuh.
What does writer mean?
- writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
- a person who is able to write and has written something
Where does writer come from?
From Middle English writer, writere, from Old English wrītere (“draughtsman; painter; writer; scribe; copyist”) and ġewritere (“writer; composer”), equivalent to write + -er and writ + -er.
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Words that rhyme with writer
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Questions about saying writer
How do you pronounce writer?
Say RY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈraɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in writer?
Writer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · ter.
Is writer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈraɪtə/ (RY-tuh).