To pronounce "writer", say WRIT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹaɪ.tə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹaɪ.tə/
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"writer" has 2 syllables: writ-er. It rhymes with blighter and mitre, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: reiter, reitter, righter, riter — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“Has your girlfriend written you another letter already? She’s quite a writer!”
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"Writer" has 2 syllables: writ · er.
The IPA transcription of "writer" is /ˈɹaɪ.tə/.
Writer: A person who writes, or produces literary work.
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