How to pronounce writs
Say it like RITS. Writs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RITS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Writs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RITSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of writs
American and British speakers say writs in essentially the same way: /rɪts/ in the US and /rɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: RITS.
What does writs mean?
- plural of writ How to pronounce writ
Words that rhyme with writs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of writs.
Words that sound like writs
Questions about saying writs
How do you pronounce writs?
Say RITS. The American pronunciation is /rɪts/. In British English it is /rɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in writs?
Writs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RITS.
Do Americans and Brits say writs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪts/ and the British form is /rɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as writs?
Writs sounds the same as ritz in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.