How to pronounce writhing
Say it like RY-thing. Writhing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Writhing 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.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of writhing
American and British speakers say writhing in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪðɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈraɪðɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-thing.
Other ways to say writhing
Writhing also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- RITH-ing /ˈrɪθɪŋ/
What does writhing mean?
- Bended in twisting struggle.
- present participle and gerund of writhe How to pronounce writhe
- A twisting struggle.
Where does writhing come from?
From Middle English writhyng; equivalent to writhe + -ing.
Questions about saying writhing
How do you pronounce writhing?
Say RY-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪðɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈraɪðɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in writhing?
Writhing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · thing.
Do Americans and Brits say writhing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪðɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈraɪðɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.