How to Pronounce Write

To pronounce "write", say WRIT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “write”

"write" has 2 syllables: writ-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: right, rite, reit, wright — easy to mix up when writing.

What does write mean?

noun

  1. The act or style of writing.
  2. The operation of storing data, as in memory or onto disk.

    “How many writes per second can this hard disk handle?”

verb

  1. To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

    “The pupil wrote his name on the paper.”

  2. To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).

    “My uncle writes newspaper articles for The Herald.”

Synonyms

authorpensavestoresitinscribescrawlscribble

Antonyms

loadreadretrieve

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Words that rhyme with write

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

inditepublishcomposespellpenscribeannotatescript

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "write"?▾

"Write" has 2 syllables: writ · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "write"?▾

The IPA transcription of "write" is /ɹaɪt/.

What does "write" mean?▾

Write: The act or style of writing.

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