How to pronounce writes
Say it like RYTS. Writes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Writes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of writes
American and British speakers say writes in essentially the same way: /raɪts/ in the US and /raɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: RYTS.
What does writes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of write How to pronounce write
- plural of write How to pronounce write
Words that rhyme with writes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of writes.
Questions about saying writes
How do you pronounce writes?
Say RYTS. The American pronunciation is /raɪts/. In British English it is /raɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in writes?
Writes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say writes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /raɪts/ and the British form is /raɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.