How to pronounce written
Say it like RIT-un. Written has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIT).
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- RIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Written pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of written
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RIT-un.
What does written mean?
- set down in writing in any of various ways“written evidence”
- systematically collected and written down“written laws”
- written as for a film or play or broadcast
Where does written come from?
Morphologically write + -en.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with written
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Questions about saying written
How do you pronounce written?
Say RIT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈrɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in written?
Written has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIT). Broken into parts: RIT · un.
Is written pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈrɪtən/ (RIT-un).