How to Pronounce Rewrite

To pronounce "rewrite", say REWR-it-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiː.ɹaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹiː.ɹaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rewrite”

"rewrite" has 3 syllables: rewr-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does rewrite mean?

noun

  1. The act of writing again or anew.

    “The film script underwent a rewrite for the European market.”

  2. Something that has been written again.

verb

  1. To write again, differently; to modify (a piece of writing or music, etc.).

    “The editor asked me to rewrite my article for a non-technical audience.”

  2. To write out again (without changes).

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Words that rhyme with rewrite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

revisionadaptrescriptreformulaterecastre-engineeringreworkrerecord

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rewrite"?▾

"Rewrite" has 3 syllables: rewr · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rewrite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rewrite" is /ˈɹiː.ɹaɪt/.

What does "rewrite" mean?▾

Rewrite: The act of writing again or anew.

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