How to Pronounce Writhe

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹaɪð/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “writhe”

"writhe" has 2 syllables: writh-e. It rhymes with pith and forthwith, if that helps it stick.

What does writhe mean?

noun

  1. A contortion.
  2. (knot theory) The number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot

verb

  1. To twist, to wring (something).
  2. To contort (a part of the body).

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Words that rhyme with writhe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pithforthwithmythscythewithblacksmithgrithwitheherewithlocksmithwordsmithbrith

Related words

squirmwriggletwistwrestlewormwringwrigwrick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "writhe"?▾

"Writhe" has 2 syllables: writh · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "writhe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "writhe" is /ɹaɪð/.

What does "writhe" mean?▾

Writhe: A contortion.

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