How to pronounce writhed
Say it like RITHD. Writhed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RITHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Writhed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RITHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of writhed
American and British speakers say writhed in essentially the same way: /rɪθd/ in the US and /rɪθd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RITHD.
What does writhed mean?
- simple past and past participle of writhe How to pronounce writhe
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying writhed
How do you pronounce writhed?
Say RITHD. The American pronunciation is /rɪθd/. In British English it is /rɪθd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in writhed?
Writhed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RITHD.
Do Americans and Brits say writhed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪθd/ and the British form is /rɪθd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.