How to Pronounce Writes

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹaɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “writes”

"writes" has 2 syllables: writ-es. It rhymes with plights and insights, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rights, reits, reitz, rites — easy to mix up when writing.

What does writes mean?

noun

The act or style of writing.
The operation of storing data, as in memory or onto disk.
“How many writes per second can this hard disk handle?”

verb

To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.
“The pupil wrote his name on the paper.”
To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
“My uncle writes newspaper articles for The Herald.”

Synonyms

author pen save store sit inscribe scrawl scribble

Antonyms

load read retrieve

Words that rhyme with writes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plights insights rights ignites acolytes sights sites highlights mites incites blights delights

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "writes"?▾

"Writes" has 2 syllables: writ · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "writes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "writes" is /ɹaɪts/.

What does "writes" mean?▾

Writes: The act or style of writing.

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