How to Pronounce Wrote

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹəʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wrote”

"wrote" has 2 syllables: wrot-e. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rote, roat — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wrote mean?

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 wrote

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

didgaveunderwentwentpassedspentshockedcomposed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wrote"?▾

"Wrote" has 2 syllables: wrot · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wrote"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wrote" is /ɹəʊt/.

What does "wrote" mean?▾

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

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